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N209 HTM

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,154 mi
Last recorded104,154 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 HTM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,154 miles

Fuel tank strap slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 104,151 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler neck. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank strap slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,000 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyer has cuts in tred in number of places

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,807 miles

Bumpers scuffed

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

Various small stone chips in the windsceen

Fail 22 Mar 2017 98,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Bumpers scuffed

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

Various small stone chips in the windsceen

Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,974 miles

Light corrosion in the rear wheel arches, bumpers scuffed

N/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm, n/s/r tyre 3 mm, o/s/r tyre 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

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

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,849 miles

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

front brake disc surfaces slightly corroded/lipped.

n/s mirror cover damaged.

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 3 mm,n/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm and o/s/f tyre worn to 6 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,824 miles

bumpers scuffed.

fuel tank straps corroded.

n/s tyres worn to 3 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear registration plate slightly delaminated.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,562 miles

engine management light on!

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear registration plate slight delaminated.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,556 miles

front & rear number plates slightly delaminated.

n/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

various small dents in the bodywork.

various small stone chips in the windscreen .

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,816 miles

check engine light is on

the n/s/f seat back rest outside lock release handle is not working

there are small stonechips in the windscreen

there is a dent in the o/s/r quarter panel

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,771 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded but have been waxoyled in places

the exhaust is corroded but not holed

the n/s/f and o/s/r tyre tread depth is 4mm, the o/s/f and n/s/r are 3mm (min tread depth 1.6mm)

the n/s/f seat backrest outer lock release is not working

the o/s parking brake mechanism moves more than the n/s but performs o.k.

the o/s seat belt is slow to recoil

the o/s/f indicator bulb is slightly faded

the parking brake cables front mounting is starting to pull away from the floor

there are small stonechips and scratches in the windscreen

there is various underbody corrosion but all is strong and not holed

Pass 5 Mar 2009 84,921 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion .

boot struts weak.

engine management light on.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 82,993 miles

engine management light stays on.

n/s/f seat tilt not working.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 79,427 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

engine management light on.

rear washer not working.

Pass 15 May 2006 77,188 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded.

engine management light on.

nsf tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

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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N209 HTM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N209 HTM, 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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N209 HTM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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