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N381 HFS

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,134 mi
Last recorded133,134 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 HFS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 133,134 miles

Steering wheel has slight play

Offside rear of bumper at wheel arch slightly insecure

Both clips on fuel filler hose corroded and loose

Nearside and offside rear seat belts cannot be checked due to the presence of child seats

Nearside rear handbrake cable slightly frayed

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish on tread

Fail 16 Aug 2010 133,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Both clips on fuel filler hose corroded and loose

Nearside and offside rear seat belts cannot be checked due to the presence of child seats

Nearside rear handbrake cable slightly frayed

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish on tread

Offside rear of bumper at wheel arch slightly insecure

Steering wheel has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2009 121,513 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 121,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 108,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Jun 2007 104,834 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 96,421 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 HFS is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N381 HFS registered?

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

Is N381 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N381 HFS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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