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N399 PHX

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,419 mi
Last recorded127,419 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 PHX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,419 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 118,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 106,343 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 95,851 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 94,086 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 94,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

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N399 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N399 PHX, 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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How do I check the history of N399 PHX?

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What year was N399 PHX registered?

N399 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N399 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N399 PHX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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