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N394 RNR

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,985 mi
Last recorded110,985 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 RNR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres perrished

parking brake travel high

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyre perrished

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 13 Feb 2017 106,739 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,291 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 104,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust baffle rattles

Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,892 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tyres have slight cracking to side walls

Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 87,784 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,281 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 85,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,304 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,639 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 71,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,590 miles

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

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 RNR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc 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 RNR, 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 N394 RNR registered?

N394 RNR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N394 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N394 RNR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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