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N18 LEC

1996 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,270 mi
Last recorded193,270 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 LEC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 193,270 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 193,268 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 190,341 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 181,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both f/tyres wearing on inner edges, osr flexi brake hose ferruls corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2008 181,745 miles

both f/tyres wearing on inner edges, osr flexi brake hose ferruls corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2007 173,196 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 168,856 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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N18 LEC is a 1996 Saab 900 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N18 LEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N18 LEC registered?

N18 LEC is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is N18 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 LEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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