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N363 VNE

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,942 mi
Last recorded120,942 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN363 VNE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 120,942 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all stop lamps (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg & bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sill covers fitted, sills not seen to test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 113,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,897 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 105,214 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cut in n/s/f. tyre

exhaust heatsheild insecure.

front exhaust pipe deteriorated.

o/s/r. inner wheel arch, rear section corroded

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight play in stering column top bearing.

steering lock not working.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 105,214 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cut in n/s/f. tyre

exhaust heatsheild insecure.

front exhaust pipe deteriorated.

o/s/r. inner wheel arch, rear section corroded

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight play in stering column top bearing.

steering lock not working.

Pass 25 May 2012 100,540 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 100,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,641 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,376 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,652 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 8 Apr 2008 77,652 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 10 Mar 2007 70,166 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2006 70,153 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 70,153 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,194 miles

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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N363 VNE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N363 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 N363 VNE registered?

N363 VNE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N363 VNE safe to buy?

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