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N310 TRY

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

196,483 mi
Last recorded196,483 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN310 TRY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 196,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 196,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 193,168 miles

Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear inner and outer tyretread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 190,962 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal o/s of rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal o/s of rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 187,740 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 187,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 181,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 176,611 miles

exhaust corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 176,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 167,420 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

requires new alternator belt.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 155,760 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 155,760 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 144,514 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 133,983 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 133,983 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 119,791 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 119,791 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 105,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 May 2007 105,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 93,532 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 93,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N310 TRY is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N310 TRY, 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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N310 TRY is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 9 July 1996.

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