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N286 CKP

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,849 mi
Last recorded93,849 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 CKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 93,849 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 93,831 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 93,269 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,048 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 91,399 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,862 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 90,860 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.43 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,991 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 89,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear non obligatory lamp out

Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,114 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 89,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,041 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 88,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 86,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,927 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deteriation rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,253 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,702 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 81,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 77,596 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 77,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,250 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 71,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N286 CKP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N286 CKP, 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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N286 CKP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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