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N279 VPH

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,155 mi
Last recorded74,155 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 VPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 74,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,048 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 68,220 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2009 68,220 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2008 65,621 miles

deep cut in near side rear tyre tread

handbrake has long travel

nail in near side rear tyre

off side rear tyre on 1.6mm

off side rear tyre side wall in poor condition

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2008 65,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Offside rear tyre bold on inner edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 62,028 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 62,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside tyre sidewall perished and splitting.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 59,151 miles

offside rear tire worn off on inside edge. 2.5mm

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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N279 VPH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N279 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 N279 VPH registered?

N279 VPH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N279 VPH safe to buy?

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