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N316 DBG

1996 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,923 mi
Last recorded122,923 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 DBG
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 122,923 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 122,908 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both number plates in poor condition,

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2007 110,921 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 110,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 77,555 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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N316 DBG is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N316 DBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N316 DBG registered?

N316 DBG is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N316 DBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N316 DBG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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