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N278 LMR

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,851 mi
Last recorded154,851 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 LMR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2010 154,851 miles

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

clip broken o/s sunvisor

s.r.s light and warning lights on

some damage n/s/f ind lamp

somme corrosion rear discs

Pass 7 Jun 2010 154,851 miles

clip broken o/s sunvisor

s.r.s light and warning lights on

some damage n/s/f ind lamp

somme corrosion rear discs

Pass 29 May 2009 147,208 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 147,207 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 141,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 141,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,409 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 134,010 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2006 126,202 miles

ADVISE STRONG leak from power steering rack

clutch pedal stiff

nearside front indicator lense damaged

rear brake noisey

windscreen damaged zone a below 10mm

Fail 11 May 2006 126,202 miles

ADVISE STRONG leak from power steering rack

Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

clutch pedal stiff

nearside front indicator lense damaged

rear brake noisey

windscreen damaged zone a below 10mm

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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N278 LMR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N278 LMR, 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

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What year was N278 LMR registered?

N278 LMR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N278 LMR safe to buy?

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