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N305 OYW

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,560 mi
Last recorded160,560 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 OYW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2008 160,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 150,715 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 139,951 miles

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 8 Dec 2005 130,458 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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N305 OYW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N305 OYW, 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 N305 OYW registered?

N305 OYW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N305 OYW safe to buy?

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