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N218 RFH

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,202 mi
Last recorded108,202 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 RFH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 108,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre starting to crack around outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2012 108,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre starting to crack around outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,989 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 99,794 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 94,808 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 94,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 90,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 90,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 85,771 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 85,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,228 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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N218 RFH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N218 RFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N218 RFH registered?

N218 RFH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N218 RFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 RFH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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