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N318 GNM

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,289 mi
Last recorded157,289 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 GNM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 157,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2010 151,410 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 151,410 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 144,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2008 137,299 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Fail 5 Feb 2008 130,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 130,640 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 118,842 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 118,842 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 106,879 miles

Evedence of power steering fluid leak(s),unable to determine if leak still exisists.

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

Park brake lever near end of travel.

Rear brake flexible hose metal ferrules starting to corrode.

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats.

Fail 3 Feb 2006 106,872 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aerial broken

recomend attn to handbrake Advance travel

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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N318 GNM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N318 GNM, 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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What year was N318 GNM registered?

N318 GNM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N318 GNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 GNM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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