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N333 MDC

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,189 mi
Last recorded94,189 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 MDC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 94,189 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 81,590 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,098 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,535 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,825 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,910 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front tyre tread depths starting to wear low

Fail 6 Sep 2019 69,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,121 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteriated-minor leak.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,259 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,179 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 51,732 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,083 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,178 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,438 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,695 miles

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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N333 MDC is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N333 MDC, 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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N333 MDC is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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