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N381 EKO

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,484 mi
Last recorded110,484 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 EKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight corrosion to both rear wings

Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 110,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 109,333 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 109,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 108,178 miles

Windscreen damage in swept area not visible from driver's seat (obscured by rear view mirror)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 106,839 miles

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

Windscreen damage in swept area not visible from driver's seat (obscured by rear view mirror)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 106,839 miles

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

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

Windscreen damage in swept area not visible from driver's seat (obscured by rear view mirror)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 104,215 miles

Damage to windscreen swept area outside of zone A but not visible when sitting in Driver's seat

Pass 3 Feb 2010 102,157 miles

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

Nearside front indicator lens starting to fill up with condensation

Pass 20 Jan 2009 99,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 92,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 85,803 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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N381 EKO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N381 EKO, 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 N381 EKO registered?

N381 EKO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N381 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N381 EKO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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