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N320 PFG

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,628 mi
Last recorded123,628 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN320 PFG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,628 miles

front number plate cracked,suspension components corroded,brake discs wearing,nearside front tyre wearing on edges,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,floor pans corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 123,627 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked,suspension components corroded,brake discs wearing,nearside front tyre wearing on edges,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,floor pans corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,177 miles

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

front number plate cracked,srs light on,suspension components+other brake pipes corroding,exhaust slight leaks+poor condition,brake discs wearing/corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2012 120,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front number plate cracked,srs light on,suspension components+other brake pipes corroding,exhaust slight leaks+poor condition,brake discs wearing/corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2011 113,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs wearing+corroded

brake pipes corroding,nearside front tyre wearing on edges,chassis members+inner wing corroded,suspension components corroded,f/number plate cracked

slight play in steering+slight oil leaks,

Pass 5 May 2010 107,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leaks around steering,f/number plate cracked,suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,coil springs corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 99,746 miles

suspension components corroded,brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 May 2009 99,744 miles

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

suspension components corroded,brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2008 93,135 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 93,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

coil springs corroded,fuel straps corroded,suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 79,941 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 79,939 miles

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

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

rack damp o/s/r shock damp h/brake high †headlights in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2005 74,488 miles

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

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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N320 PFG is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N320 PFG, 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 N320 PFG registered?

N320 PFG is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N320 PFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N320 PFG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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