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N193 VTH

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 VTH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 116,122 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 115,930 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 115,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 115,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 115,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 115,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,221 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 115,006 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 114,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 114,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 114,301 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 114,293 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 113,951 miles

lighting switch stiff/faulty but functions

Fail 9 May 2014 113,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

lighting switch stiff/faulty but functions

Pass 8 May 2013 113,340 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 113,128 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 108,351 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 100,657 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 100,657 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 92,641 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 81,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2007 81,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 75,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

free travel on hand brake lever

n/s/hand brake cable poor condition

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 VTH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N193 VTH, 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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What year was N193 VTH registered?

N193 VTH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N193 VTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N193 VTH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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