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N220 YTO

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,010 mi
Last recorded176,010 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 YTO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 176,010 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 172,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever high 9 clicks!

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 172,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever high 9 clicks!

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 149,224 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 148,948 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Engine oil level low!

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake cable sat on exhaust pipe!

Pass 19 Jul 2013 135,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 135,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 134,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 128,396 miles

corrosion o/s/r brake disc

corrosion on rear brake discs

handbrake travel and efforts n/s BORDERLINE

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal on inner edge

srs light on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 128,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

corrosion o/s/r brake disc

handbrake travel and efforts n/s BORDERLINE

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal on inner edge

srs light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 128,348 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

eye level stop light 50% working

o/s/f play in steering rack

o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

srs light on

wear on both front tyres edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 126,555 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 122,162 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 117,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YTO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N220 YTO, 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 YTO registered?

N220 YTO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N220 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N220 YTO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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