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N231 BOK

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,977 mi
Last recorded153,977 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 BOK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 153,977 miles

Dampness on power steering pipes above steering rack

Rear wiper blade worn

Right hand front wiper blade slightly damaged

Slight cracking in tread of left hand rear tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2011 153,958 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Dampness on power steering pipes above steering rack

Left hand hand brake cable outer covering damaged

Rear wiper blade worn

Right hand front wiper blade slightly damaged

Slight cracking in tread of left hand rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 151,721 miles

Hand brake cable mounting bracket starting to crack away fron left hand rear floor pan

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 147,792 miles

Hand brake cable mounting bracket just starting to split

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper blade starting to split

Fail 17 Nov 2009 147,792 miles

Hand brake cable mounting bracket just starting to split

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 31 Oct 2008 135,565 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 135,565 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 129,575 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Nov 2007 129,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack damp

Fail 19 Sep 2006 124,660 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 124,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 122,553 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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N231 BOK is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N231 BOK, 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 N231 BOK registered?

N231 BOK is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N231 BOK safe to buy?

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