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N242 YVV

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,728 mi
Last recorded194,728 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 YVV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 194,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 193,099 miles

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

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre outer edge slight wear

Pass 21 Jan 2009 190,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 190,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 188,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 186,246 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jan 2007 186,246 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 184,030 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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N242 YVV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N242 YVV, 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 N242 YVV registered?

N242 YVV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N242 YVV safe to buy?

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