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N396 DKF

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,991 mi
Last recorded110,991 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 DKF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,991 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,185 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 107,852 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 107,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,671 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 104,632 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Receiver fitted to wrong side. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area. (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,156 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 98,151 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 95,763 miles

SRS lamp on.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,681 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

SRS lamp on.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,889 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,024 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 86,011 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 84,060 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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N396 DKF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N396 DKF, 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 N396 DKF registered?

N396 DKF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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