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N359 VNE

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,360 mi
Last recorded146,360 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 VNE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 146,360 miles

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.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 146,360 miles

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.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 144,455 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 144,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 142,729 miles

Fuel cap seal is deteriated and the cap mechanism no longer functioning.

The rear engine stabiliser bar rubber bush is deteriated.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 141,701 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 140,170 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 140,170 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 138,631 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 138,631 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 137,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 134,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 132,096 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 132,096 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 130,543 miles

radiator top hose needs replacing

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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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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What year was N359 VNE registered?

N359 VNE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N359 VNE safe to buy?

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