MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,360 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Petrol cap sealing rubber is deteriated.
Wiper scratces on the O/S of the screen.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Petrol cap sealing rubber is deteriated.
Wiper scratces on the O/S of the screen.
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel cap seal is deteriated and the cap mechanism no longer functioning.
The rear engine stabiliser bar rubber bush is deteriated.
Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
fuel filler cap slightly deteriorated
rear tyres perrished and close to limit
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front lower arm to stabalizer arm bushes deteriroated and slight movement
Front number plate slightly deteriorated
Front tyres worn on outside edge
Fuel cap seal slightly perished
Light scratches on windscreen
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)
Oil leak on engine
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear tyres worn unevenly
Shock absorbers weak
Tank straps slightly corroded
Fuel cap seal slightly perished
Light scratches on windscreen
Front lower arm to stabalizer arm bushes deteriroated and slight movement
Front number plate slightly deteriorated
Front tyres worn on outside edge
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)
Oil leak on engine
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear tyres worn unevenly
Shock absorbers weak
Tank straps slightly corroded
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
radiator top hose needs replacing
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N359 VNE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N359 VNE, 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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N359 VNE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 5 January 1996.
Is N359 VNE safe to buy?
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