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N391 HLL

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,602 mi
Last recorded109,602 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN391 HLL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 109,602 miles

2 BULBS INOP IN 3RD BRAKE LIGHT

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS DAMP/SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 14 Jul 2010 102,928 miles

advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components all corroding

advise fuel filter and unions corroded

advise power steering rack and pipes weeping

advise power steering rack,some movement at its mounting points

Fail 13 Jul 2010 102,927 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components all corroding

advise fuel filter and unions corroded

advise power steering rack and pipes weeping

advise power steering rack,some movement at its mounting points

Fail 17 Jul 2009 95,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust heat shield broken away

Pass 17 Jul 2009 95,255 miles

rear exhaust heat shield broken away

Pass 20 Jun 2008 85,289 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 85,289 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 71,279 miles

nearside and offside rear flexi brake hose ferrells and ajoining brake pipes slightly surface rusted.

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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N391 HLL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N391 HLL, 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 N391 HLL registered?

N391 HLL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N391 HLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N391 HLL shows 9 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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