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N397 GWC

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,218 mi
Last recorded191,218 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 GWC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 191,218 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 191,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 173,689 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 173,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 152,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 132,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 111,584 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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N397 GWC is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N397 GWC, 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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N397 GWC is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N397 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N397 GWC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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