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N394 EKO

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,148 mi
Last recorded62,148 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 EKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 62,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust front flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust front flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust front flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,735 miles

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

exhaust front flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,116 miles

Exhaust front flexible joint slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

SRS light is showing a fault with the system

Pass 4 May 2010 55,952 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 52,907 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 52,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,648 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,783 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 44,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,351 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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N394 EKO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N394 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 N394 EKO registered?

N394 EKO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is N394 EKO safe to buy?

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