MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,751 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offsidde rear brake hose ferrule corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offsidde rear brake hose ferrule corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel tank straps beginning to corrod
nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel tank straps beginning to corrode
nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded
the rear number plate is discoloured
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N229 LBW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 N229 LBW, 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 N229 LBW registered?
N229 LBW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.
Is N229 LBW safe to buy?
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