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N398 DKF

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

305,594 mi
Last recorded305,594 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 DKF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 305,594 miles

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

o/s front chassis leg corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2009 305,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 287,773 miles

CAT NOISY & POOR

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 262,968 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 262,959 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 238,001 miles

front to rear b/pipes beginning to corrode † front brakes slightly out of balance †front tyres low

Fail 25 Mar 2006 238,001 miles

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.

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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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.

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