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ExpiredMileage
71,421 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front floor rusty and weak
Offside Front fog light lense damaged
Offside Front indicator lense damaged
Offside Rear wheel arch rusty and weak
Oil leak ()
both front shock absorbers rusty and weak
both rear coil springs very rusty and weak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength floor (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front floor rusty and weak
Offside Front fog light lense damaged
Offside Front indicator lense damaged
Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel arch rusty and weak
Oil leak ()
both front shock absorbers rusty and weak
both rear coil springs very rusty and weak
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f strut heavily corroded
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
exhaust corroded
fuel cap damaged
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres worn low on edges
corrosion to underside of vechile
exhaust corroding
fuel tank straps corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust corroding
fuel tank straps corroded
general corrosion to underside of vechile
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust corroded
front and rear brake discs corroded
general corrosion to underside of vechile
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust corroded
front and rear brake discs corroded
general corrosion to underside of vechile
rear middle seat belt not tested under seat cover
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear middle seat belt not tested under seat cover
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear bleed nipples corroded
slight condensation o/s/f indicator lamp
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight condensation o/s/f indicator lamp
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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N278 YDC is a 1996 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 N278 YDC, 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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N278 YDC is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 9 January 1996.
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