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N273 VPH

1996 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,174 mi
Last recorded141,174 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 VPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 141,174 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 141,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 133,892 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 125,202 miles

engine check light staying on

rear brake pads looking low

slight forward and backwards play at the steering wheel

Pass 11 Feb 2008 116,378 miles

engine light is on

slight back and too play at steering wheel

slight signs of oil weeping in area of steering rack

Fail 11 Feb 2008 116,378 miles

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

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

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

engine light is on

slight back and too play at steering wheel

slight signs of oil weeping in area of steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2007 104,763 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2006 94,675 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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N273 VPH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N273 VPH, 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 N273 VPH registered?

N273 VPH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N273 VPH safe to buy?

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