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N225 LCW

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,787 mi
Last recorded81,787 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 LCW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre wearing ionner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2013 81,786 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre wearing ionner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 79,846 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,271 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 77,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 74,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,992 miles

all steel brake pipes starting to pit

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,471 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outside

Fail 19 Mar 2007 66,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outside

Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,703 miles

possible oil leak on power steering

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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N225 LCW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N225 LCW, 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 N225 LCW registered?

N225 LCW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N225 LCW safe to buy?

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