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N313 HRO

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,818 mi
Last recorded170,818 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN313 HRO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 170,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sills covered unable to examine

Pass 29 Feb 2012 164,158 miles

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

sills covered unable to examine

Pass 14 Mar 2011 157,720 miles

sills covered with trim unable to examine

Fail 11 Mar 2011 157,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sills covered with trim unable to examine

Pass 3 Mar 2010 149,954 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

outer sills covered with plastic

Pass 5 Mar 2009 142,811 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

outer sills covered with plastic trims

Fail 2 Mar 2009 142,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

outer sills covered with plastic trims

Pass 14 Mar 2008 134,851 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 125,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 117,098 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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N313 HRO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N313 HRO, 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 N313 HRO registered?

N313 HRO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N313 HRO safe to buy?

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