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N266 OYW

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,053 mi
Last recorded107,053 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 OYW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 107,053 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 106,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 101,077 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 101,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 101,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,446 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 91,586 miles

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

advise off side front tyre worn on inner edge advise to change shortly

advise pressure low off side front

Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,774 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 81,983 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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N266 OYW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N266 OYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N266 OYW?

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What year was N266 OYW registered?

N266 OYW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N266 OYW safe to buy?

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