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N259 ARD

1996 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,215 mi
Last recorded193,215 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 ARD
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 193,215 miles

Advise both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Advise corrosion on all brake pipes

Advise nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Advise offside front subframe attchment slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2008 193,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Corrosion on brake pipes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 173,983 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 173,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 161,060 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 161,060 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r sidelight out

Pass 27 May 2005 148,929 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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N259 ARD is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Black 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N259 ARD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N259 ARD registered?

N259 ARD is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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