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N220 GTM

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,950 mi
Last recorded75,950 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 GTM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 75,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2022 74,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,545 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 72,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section)) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,646 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 71,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 70,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 67,995 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,339 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 65,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 64,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,846 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 63,358 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 63,355 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,632 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,792 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,610 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 55,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,928 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 52,928 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,291 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,597 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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N220 GTM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N220 GTM, 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 N220 GTM registered?

N220 GTM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N220 GTM safe to buy?

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