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N21 ARN

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,002 mi
Last recorded99,002 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 ARN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 99,002 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 98,009 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN WAXOIL MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT

Fail 9 Jul 2025 98,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2024 97,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 96,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 95,746 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,148 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 95,148 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,184 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 91,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,574 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,175 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,393 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,624 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 78,251 miles

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

rear pads worn nearside

Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,251 miles

rear pads worn nearside

Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,839 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,984 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,617 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 70,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f seat worn on runners but not insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2006 63,630 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 63,630 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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N21 ARN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 N21 ARN, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N21 ARN registered?

N21 ARN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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