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N378 HRV

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,758 mi
Last recorded143,758 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 HRV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 143,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread worn stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 143,700 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch/end of sill area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread worn stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel tank breather hose clip corroded loose

Pass 12 Mar 2025 137,485 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 137,465 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 126,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 108,221 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 108,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Low On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn Close To The Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,521 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 107,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 109,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 105,010 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 105,010 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 103,305 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,400 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 100,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,245 miles

Nearside Front tyer wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 98,245 miles

Nearside Front tyer wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 96,457 miles

osf and nsf tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,236 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 92,132 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,642 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 84,868 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,995 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 71,913 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,448 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

o/s front headlamp glass damaged

rear exhaust box mounting deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,337 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished in sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2005 55,957 miles

n/s headlamp has a chip in it

rear tyres near limit

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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N378 HRV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N378 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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N378 HRV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is N378 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N378 HRV shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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