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N231 NWU

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,692 mi
Last recorded142,692 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 NWU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 142,692 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 128,506 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

check engine light on

n/s washer poor

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 128,390 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

check engine light on

n/s washer poor

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,505 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,489 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,951 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 71,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,405 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 58,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,485 miles

rear silencer has some corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,055 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 NWU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N231 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

N231 NWU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N231 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 NWU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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