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N34 KVF

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,002 mi
Last recorded16,002 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN34 KVF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,002 miles

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

lift in steering wheel column area

o/s/f antiroll bar link arm upper balljoint rubber split

Fail 5 Nov 2010 160,032 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

lift in steering wheel column area

o/s/f antiroll bar link arm upper balljoint rubber split

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 153,424 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 153,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 10 Nov 2009

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2008 144,757 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 140,045 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 140,042 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD

Pass 8 Sep 2006 130,162 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 130,162 miles

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

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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N34 KVF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N34 KVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N34 KVF registered?

N34 KVF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N34 KVF safe to buy?

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