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N385 NHR

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,692 mi
Last recorded171,692 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 NHR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 171,692 miles

Slight movment in steering colume

Pass 23 Oct 2013 163,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 163,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 154,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 154,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 142,307 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 135,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 135,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 132,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre windscreen lower stone chipped,not within swept area

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs slightly worn,and corroded

sump plug leaking,has been sealed in the past

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2009 132,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre windscreen lower stone chipped,not within swept area

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs slightly worn,and corroded

sump plug leaking,has been sealed in the past

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2009 132,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre windscreen lower stone chipped,not within swept area

engine noisey,low on oil ,topped up before carrying out emissions test.

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs slightly worn,and corroded

sump plug leaking,has been sealed in the past

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,533 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 112,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 95,332 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 95,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 83,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 83,334 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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N385 NHR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 N385 NHR, 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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N385 NHR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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