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N393 FVX

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,736 mi
Last recorded151,736 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 FVX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 151,736 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

vehicle slightly smoking.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 143,577 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 136,882 miles

offside headlamp aim slightly low.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 136,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

offside headlamp aim slightly low.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 132,646 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 124,489 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 124,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 117,179 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 117,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

both front tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 15 Jul 2005 113,890 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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N393 FVX is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N393 FVX, 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 N393 FVX registered?

N393 FVX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N393 FVX safe to buy?

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