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N287 CKP

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,233 mi
Last recorded86,233 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 CKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,233 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,686 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,781 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 79,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2012 79,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

we advise o/s front tyre and rear pads replaced a/s/a/p

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,457 miles

nearside front tyre outer tread worn low.

rear registration plate slightly deteriated-still clearly legible at 20 metres.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 77,457 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre outer tread worn low.

rear registration plate slightly deteriated-still clearly legible at 20 metres.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,711 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,199 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,363 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear registration plate slightly deteriated.(still legible at 20 metres.)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,319 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 62,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 53,657 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 CKP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N287 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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N287 CKP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N287 CKP safe to buy?

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