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N287 AAN

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,507 mi
Last recorded118,507 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 AAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 118,507 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 118,477 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 116,556 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 116,521 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 112,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both outer sills covered with plastic guards

Pass 23 Nov 2006 112,157 miles

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

both outer sills covered with plastic guards

Pass 21 Nov 2005 108,689 miles

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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N287 AAN is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N287 AAN, 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 N287 AAN registered?

N287 AAN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N287 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N287 AAN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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