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N304 NFE

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,689 mi
Last recorded145,689 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 NFE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 145,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 137,418 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 137,418 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management on dashboard

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear discs slightly pitted

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 May 2009 114,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

ns os rear tyres perishing

wipers deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2008 110,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 3 May 2007 108,033 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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N304 NFE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N304 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N304 NFE registered?

N304 NFE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N304 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N304 NFE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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