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N342 UPM

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,396 mi
Last recorded122,396 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 UPM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 122,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint in front of catalytic converter. (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,512 miles

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 112,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf bumper misaligned. not ragged.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 112,438 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf bumper misaligned. not ragged.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 109,011 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 109,011 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,931 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 105,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,428 miles

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

engine light on indicating a fault

offside washer jet not aimed at screen

Fail 31 Aug 2011 102,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,756 miles

exhaust very rusty at rear and loose baffles inside rear silencer

o/s/r discs pitted

sounds like exhaust blowing at front but cant see or feel where coming from

Fail 4 Sep 2010 98,741 miles

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

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

rear exhaust very rusty and rear baffles loose

sounds like exhaust leak at front but cant see where

Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,644 miles

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

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

handbrake lever could do with adjusting but still has reserve travel

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,684 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 85,684 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 80,249 miles

parking brake long 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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N342 UPM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N342 UPM, 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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N342 UPM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N342 UPM safe to buy?

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