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N230 OWL

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,442 mi
Last recorded172,442 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 OWL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 172,442 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 172,188 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 172,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 165,874 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 161,276 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 158,458 miles

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 OWL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OWL, 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 N230 OWL registered?

N230 OWL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N230 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N230 OWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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