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N299 VPH

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,383 mi
Last recorded92,383 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 VPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,383 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 87,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,178 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,476 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 78,706 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 78,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded and offside (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable and offside (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 77,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded and offside (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable and offside (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,556 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,063 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,926 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 65,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,114 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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N299 VPH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N299 VPH, 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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N299 VPH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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