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N368 HRV

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,074 mi
Last recorded140,074 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN368 HRV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2017 140,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 May 2016 137,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 133,061 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 133,031 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 128,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 122,331 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 122,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 122,298 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 121,251 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 121,251 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 114,981 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 114,981 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 110,700 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 107,847 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 105,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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N368 HRV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,990cc 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 N368 HRV, 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 N368 HRV registered?

N368 HRV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N368 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N368 HRV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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