MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,768 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
covers fitted to outer sills
f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm
slight bind in n/s/r brake
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
covers fitted to outer sills
f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm
slight bind in n/s/r brake
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
covers fitted to outter sills
keys stuck in ignition steering lock not tested
rear tyres worn on inner edges
slight blow from rear exhaust box and weak with corosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
covers fitted to outter sills
keys stuck in ignition steering lock not tested
rear tyres worn on inner edges
slight blow from rear exhaust box and weak with corosion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coolant leak from engine
covers fitted to outter sills
drivers seat will not tip foward
engine light on
exhaust heat sheild insecure
f/n/s lower joint dust cover split
front no plate damaged
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gearbox
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coolant leak from engine
covers fitted to outter sills
drivers seat will not tip foward
engine light on
exhaust heat sheild insecure
f/n/s lower joint dust cover split
front no plate damaged
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gearbox
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front tyres wearing low 3mm
covers fitted to outer sills
f/n/s tyre worn on outer edge
steering rack mountings flexing on bulk head
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
airbag warning light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
covers fitted to outer sills
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
slight damage to r/n/s tyre
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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N289 OYW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 N289 OYW, 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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N289 OYW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 8 February 1996.
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