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N289 OYW

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,768 mi
Last recorded117,768 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 OYW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 117,768 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 117,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 117,575 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 117,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 113,909 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 113,909 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 104,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 92,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 91,533 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 84,124 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 85,056 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 76,202 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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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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What year was N289 OYW registered?

N289 OYW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N289 OYW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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