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N215 YTO

1996 Saab 900 XS

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

110,078 mi
Last recorded110,078 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 YTO
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2007 110,078 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 110,078 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 89,812 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 89,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 89,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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N215 YTO is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N215 YTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N215 YTO registered?

N215 YTO is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N215 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N215 YTO shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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