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N298 AAN

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,520 mi
Last recorded146,520 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 AAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 146,520 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 146,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 140,869 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 140,869 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 133,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 133,633 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 126,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 118,588 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 111,077 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 107,401 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 91,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 76,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N298 AAN is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N298 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N298 AAN registered?

N298 AAN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N298 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N298 AAN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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