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N282 XAV

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,950 mi
Last recorded183,950 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 XAV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 183,950 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2016 178,765 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 170,331 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 170,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Jul 2014 162,499 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 162,248 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 153,849 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 153,627 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 146,650 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 135,352 miles

front outer brakepads 3/4 worn( unable to inspect inner pads witout dismantling)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 135,287 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs pitted

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

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

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

front outer brakepads 3/4 worn( unable to inspect inner pads witout dismantling)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 129,725 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2009 125,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 117,418 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Jul 2007 107,479 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 100,258 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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N282 XAV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N282 XAV, 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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N282 XAV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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