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N208 YRW

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,679 mi
Last recorded109,679 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 YRW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,679 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 109,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 104,626 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,703 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 93,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 93,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 86,937 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 80,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 80,497 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,489 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

advise all steering,brakes,suspension and chassis corroded.

advise both rear coil spring upper locations starting to corroded.

advise nearside rear handbrake cable sticking.

advise offside front brake pads wearing low.

advise rear brake pads wearing low and discs corroded.

advise rear number plate starting to fade.

advise wipers smearing screen.

advised vehicle lowered.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,475 miles

advise both front lower arm suspension bushes worn

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

advise brake,steering,exhaust and suspension components corroded

advise vehicle has lower coil springs fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2010 72,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise both front lower arm suspension bushes worn

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

advise brake,steering,exhaust and suspension components corroded

advise vehicle has lower coil springs fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,399 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 63,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,312 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,322 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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N208 YRW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc 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 N208 YRW, 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 N208 YRW registered?

N208 YRW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N208 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 YRW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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