MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?
Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N259 ARD safe to buy?
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