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N352 MMR

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,143 mi
Last recorded158,143 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN352 MMR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 158,143 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine coolant level low

front windscreen damaged on nearside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2012 158,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine coolant level low

front windscreen damaged on nearside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 155,190 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 155,177 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 152,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 152,661 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 152,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r floor corners surface rust

platic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 147,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 144,126 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 135,061 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 135,056 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 128,242 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 128,232 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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N352 MMR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N352 MMR, 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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N352 MMR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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