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N317 HRO

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,824 mi
Last recorded100,824 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 HRO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,824 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2011 99,801 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 98,107 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust correded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 98,107 miles

exhaust correded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,819 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 93,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 89,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 89,639 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 86,269 miles

has minor chips in windscreen

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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N317 HRO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N317 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

How do I check the history of N317 HRO?

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What year was N317 HRO registered?

N317 HRO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N317 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N317 HRO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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