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N328 VNE

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,562 mi
Last recorded116,562 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN328 VNE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 116,562 miles

front brake discs showing corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2008 116,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs showing corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2007 110,007 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 110,007 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 104,425 miles

slight play on steering wheel

Fail 17 Oct 2006 104,425 miles

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

slight play on steering wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2005 97,911 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 97,911 miles

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

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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N328 VNE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N328 VNE, 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 N328 VNE registered?

N328 VNE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N328 VNE safe to buy?

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