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N240 WTF

1996 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,304 mi
Last recorded158,304 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 WTF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 158,304 miles

Center exhaust repaired with tape.

Faulty ignition switch.

Rear tyres different size from fronts.

SRS warning light on.

Fail 5 May 2009 158,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

damage to n/s of vehicle

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4.5mm o/s/f 6mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r 6mm both front v rated both rear h rated

Pass 12 May 2008 151,702 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded

o/s rack gaiter wet with oil (not split)

oil filter very rusty

power steering pipe damp with oil

rear number plate slightly detiorated

srs light on

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r7mm 185/65r15t fitted rears are h rated

vacume pipe split on engine

Fail 9 May 2008 151,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

srs light on

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

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

both front discs corroded

o/s rack gaiter wet with oil (not split)

oil filter very rusty

power steering pipe damp with oil

rear number plate slightly detiorated

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r 1mm 185/65r15t n/s/r has a h rated fitted

vacume pipe split on engine

Pass 27 Apr 2007 144,225 miles

advisories as per previous VT32

Fail 25 Apr 2007 144,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

TYRES 18565R15T n/s/f 6.0mm o/s/f 5.0mm n/s/r 4.0mm o/s/r 3.0mm n/s/r tyre slightly perishing o/s/r tyre perished and bald on inner edge

oil on lower engine, o/s/r stop and position lamp brightness wrong way around, reverse lights n/w

starter motor keeps turning when key gets stuck in position 3 in barrel (crank) unless key turned back slightly

various dents and scratches to car, CHECK ENGINE light on dash, 1x water stream missing screen on n/s washer jet, top of fuel cap broken, rear No. plate starting to discolour, both front indictors becoming light

Pass 28 Apr 2006 133,539 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp, slight movement in n/s/f front lower arm main bush.

Corrosion to both rear flexi brake pipe ferals, o/s/r handbrake sticks on until reverse is selected, o/s/r handbrake cable very tight.

Slight damage to petrol filler cap but still sealing, Engine management light on, o/s/r posistion lights one off two working

both front tyres wearing on outer edge, n/s/f inner c,v gaitor weeping.

o/s/f front anti roll bar link bent, engine oil leak, gear box oil leak, power steering rack damp no signs off leaks.

tread depths, n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f 2mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r 2mm.

tyre size 185/65/15h on front 185/65/15t on rear

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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N240 WTF is a 1996 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N240 WTF, 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 N240 WTF registered?

N240 WTF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N240 WTF safe to buy?

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