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N25 KVF

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,270 mi
Last recorded178,270 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 KVF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 178,270 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 173,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 171,192 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 171,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 166,210 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 166,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 159,554 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 159,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 141,253 miles

both rear axle bushes weak

near side rear parking brake low effort

off side front suspension arm showing signs of rubbing on subframe

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

slight corrosion on near side rear brake pipe

Fail 1 Mar 2007 140,257 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear axle bushes weak

off side front suspension arm showing signs of rubbing on subframe

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

slight corrosion on near side rear brake pipe

Pass 24 Feb 2006 117,382 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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N25 KVF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N25 KVF, 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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N25 KVF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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