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N230 LDE

1996 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,902 mi
Last recorded132,902 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 LDE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2013 132,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 132,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 129,785 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 20 Nov 2012 129,785 miles

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 8 Nov 2011 125,349 miles

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

advise rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 120,862 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 28 Oct 2009 115,259 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2008 110,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 105,662 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 99,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 99,278 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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N230 LDE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N230 LDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N230 LDE registered?

N230 LDE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N230 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N230 LDE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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