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N253 ARD

1996 Saab 90

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,337 mi
Last recorded103,337 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 90116,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 ARD
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 103,337 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 103,337 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 98,786 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 91,575 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2009 91,575 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 84,798 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 84,798 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 77,535 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 77,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 70,391 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 90?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 60
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N253 ARD is a 1996 Saab 90 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 116,780 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 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N253 ARD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N253 ARD registered?

N253 ARD is a 1996 Saab 90, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N253 ARD safe to buy?

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