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N20 KLP

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,269 mi
Last recorded166,269 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 KLP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 166,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 166,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 160,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 160,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 158,892 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 158,892 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 158,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2017 156,525 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to osr boot floor and chassis

engine management lamp on

Fail 10 Oct 2017 156,525 miles

Fuel system component insecure filler neck to tank (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to osr boot floor and chassis

engine management lamp on

Pass 10 Oct 2016 154,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 153,342 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 153,342 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 151,461 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 151,461 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 149,951 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 149,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 148,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 147,424 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 147,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

exhaust front pipe flexi joint in poor condition

ofside front shockabsorber damp

ofside rear boot floor corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 145,449 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 143,040 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 139,427 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 136,363 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 133,466 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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N20 KLP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N20 KLP, 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 N20 KLP registered?

N20 KLP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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