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N302 HRO

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,746 mi
Last recorded136,746 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 HRO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 136,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 136,624 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 133,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 133,847 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 133,805 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 133,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 133,800 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 133,800 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 133,800 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 133,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 133,796 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 133,796 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 133,465 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 131,783 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 131,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 127,504 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 115,766 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check engine warning lamp on

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2008 115,766 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check engine warning lamp on

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2007 101,466 miles

it would appear that the wheel alignment on this vehicle is incorrect as the tyres are only worn on inner edge

rear registration plate slightly contaminated

Fail 26 Oct 2007 101,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

it would appear that the wheel alignment on this vehicle is incorrect as the tyres are only worn on inner edge

rear registration plate slightly contaminated

Pass 2 Sep 2006 90,946 miles

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

offside headlight lens has some damage

Fail 1 Sep 2006 90,946 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

offside headlight lens damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2005 78,982 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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N302 HRO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N302 HRO, 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 N302 HRO registered?

N302 HRO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N302 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N302 HRO shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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