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N193 EKB

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,736 mi
Last recorded142,736 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 EKB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 142,736 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 142,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 134,686 miles

battery loose

check engine light on

Fail 29 Jul 2015 134,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

battery loose

check engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 132,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine light on

Fail 28 Jul 2014 132,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 118,450 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 105,613 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 105,403 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 93,445 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 77,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre very worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,834 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 49,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake imbalance 61%

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,083 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,741 miles

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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N193 EKB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N193 EKB, 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.

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N193 EKB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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