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N298 NFE

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,532 mi
Last recorded160,532 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 NFE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 160,532 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 160,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 158,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS Warning Lamp Stays On

Fail 3 Dec 2007 158,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS Warning Lamp Stays On

Pass 12 Aug 2006 155,236 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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N298 NFE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N298 NFE, 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 N298 NFE registered?

N298 NFE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N298 NFE safe to buy?

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