MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
305,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front chassis leg corroding
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front chassis leg corroding
CAT NOISY & POOR
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear b/pipes beginning to corrode † front brakes slightly out of balance †front tyres low
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front to rear b/pipes beginning to corrode † front brakes slightly out of balance †front tyres low
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N398 DKF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N398 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 N398 DKF registered?
N398 DKF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.
Is N398 DKF safe to buy?
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