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N227 WRS

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,339 mi
Last recorded130,339 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 WRS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 130,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front mirror glass slightly damaged

check engine light on

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 124,819 miles

both rear axle bushes have wear

Fail 10 Sep 2018 124,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear axle bushes have wear

Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,880 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 117,880 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 117,756 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 117,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,438 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 117,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 117,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 117,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 116,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 114,243 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 110,519 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 110,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 105,136 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 99,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 92,767 miles

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

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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N227 WRS is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N227 WRS, 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 N227 WRS registered?

N227 WRS is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N227 WRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N227 WRS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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