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N267 DHJ

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,955 mi
Last recorded168,955 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN267 DHJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 168,955 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 168,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

corrosion forming on brake pipe across rear axle

exhaust in poor condition

front no.plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2009 161,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness around steering rack

front no. plate in poor condition

long park brake travel

slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside rear hose

Fail 25 Apr 2009 161,122 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness around steering rack

front no. plate in poor condition

long park brake travel

slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside rear hose

Pass 5 Apr 2008 154,402 miles

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

front number plate poor

some wetness to o/s steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2007 135,879 miles

rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2007 135,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

advance corrosion to rear brake ferruals

some low effort to o/s/ parking brake

Pass 28 Apr 2006 126,202 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to rear brake furruels

dampness torack hose

n/s/f s/belt catch stiking

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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N267 DHJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N267 DHJ, 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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What year was N267 DHJ registered?

N267 DHJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N267 DHJ safe to buy?

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