MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
clip broken o/s sunvisor
s.r.s light and warning lights on
some damage n/s/f ind lamp
somme corrosion rear discs
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)
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)
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)
ADVISE STRONG leak from power steering rack
clutch pedal stiff
nearside front indicator lense damaged
rear brake noisey
windscreen damaged zone a below 10mm
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for N278 LMR shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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