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N330 VDV

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,571 mi
Last recorded160,571 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 VDV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 160,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

check engine lamp illuminated on dash

feul filler flap corroded and may become sharp if left much longer

park brake travel getting toward having no reserve

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 24 Mar 2010 160,541 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

check engine lamp illuminated on dash

feul filler flap corroded and may become sharp if left much longer

park brake travel getting toward having no reserve

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 2 Apr 2009 154,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to fuel flap may become sharp after much longer. advise repair.

engine check lamp on dash board illuminated

park brake getting toward having no reserve travel, advise adjustment

rear wiper blade incomplete

un-even tread wear to inside edge of n/s/r tyre

un-even tread wear to inside edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 149,835 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 149,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear wiper split

un even tread wear to the inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 16 Feb 2007 145,429 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 145,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid on minimum

front number plate damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2006 141,528 miles

Engine check light on.

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

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

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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N330 VDV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N330 VDV, 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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N330 VDV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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