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N311 OYW

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,138 mi
Last recorded65,138 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 OYW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 65,138 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

both rear tyres poor condition

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,333 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,332 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,279 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,985 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,626 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,470 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,512 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,107 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 53,293 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,293 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,961 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,450 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 49,410 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 47,206 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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N311 OYW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N311 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 N311 OYW registered?

N311 OYW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N311 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N311 OYW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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