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N211 TSH

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,542 mi
Last recorded116,542 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 TSH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2015 116,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no emmision done as blowing badly (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both Sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both Sides (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Front (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 112,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 112,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 110,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 108,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust in poor condison

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2010 107,094 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 106,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 103,724 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 99,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 94,927 miles

front nearside tyre slight perising

rear nearside tyre slight perishtng

Pass 22 Sep 2006 90,627 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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N211 TSH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N211 TSH, 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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N211 TSH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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