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N29 DYC

1996 Saab 900 XS Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,309 mi
Last recorded79,309 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto107,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 DYC
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2009 79,309 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 79,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 72,079 miles

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED IMPEDING INSPECTION

Fail 21 Jan 2008 72,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED IMPEDING INSPECTION

Pass 15 Feb 2007 57,411 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 57,411 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 39,324 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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N29 DYC is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,903 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 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N29 DYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N29 DYC registered?

N29 DYC is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 2 March 1996.

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