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N194 EKB

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,648 mi
Last recorded116,648 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 EKB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 116,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inbalance rear foot brake

Fail 30 Jan 2012 116,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inbalance rear foot brake

Pass 28 Jan 2011 110,129 miles

power steering rack has slight leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 110,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

power steering rack has slight leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,449 miles

N/S/F tyre age cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 100,687 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 96,663 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 96,640 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f washer jet blocked

nail in o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2006 89,493 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 89,493 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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N194 EKB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N194 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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What year was N194 EKB registered?

N194 EKB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N194 EKB safe to buy?

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