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N309 DYC

1996 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,533 mi
Last recorded168,533 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 DYC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 168,533 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 168,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 162,364 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 162,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 156,025 miles

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch, outer skin holed but not in a pescribed area.

Power steering pipe heavily corroded neaside front

Vehicle has plastic sill covers fitted, outer sills not fully inspected.

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 155,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Clutch bite high and pedal very hard to push.

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch, outer skin holed but not in a pescribed area.

Engine check light on.

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern abbnormal (but correct aim)

Offside rear flexi brake pipe corroded (not excessive at time of test).

Power steering pipe heavily corroded neaside front

Rear exhaust pipe touching fuel tank bracket.

Vehicle has plastic sill covers fitted, outer sills not fully inspected.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 151,915 miles

muti chips on windscreen in zone a and b

Fail 13 Apr 2007 151,915 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid near to min

hand brake travel near top

multi chips on windscreen in zone a and b

Pass 20 Apr 2006 143,089 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing funny

rear exhaust and clamp rusty

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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N309 DYC is a 1996 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N309 DYC, 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 N309 DYC registered?

N309 DYC is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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