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N315 YEF

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,102 mi
Last recorded149,102 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 YEF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 149,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear exhaust heat sheld loose / near side front tyre low at inner edge

Pass 14 May 2010 142,085 miles

Accident damage to n/s/r wing

Air filter box insecure

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

Front number plate deteriated

Gearbox mounting bolt loose

Rear wiper blade split

Unable to fully assess condition of outer sills due to plastic covers

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor leaking grease

Fail 14 May 2010 142,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Accident damage to n/s/r wing

Air filter box insecure

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

Front number plate deteriated

Gearbox mounting bolt loose

Rear wiper blade split

Unable to fully assess condition of outer sills due to plastic covers

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor leaking grease

Pass 22 May 2009 136,790 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 136,782 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 128,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 128,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 120,794 miles

unable to assess outer sill due to plastic covers

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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N315 YEF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N315 YEF, 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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N315 YEF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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