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N402 YTF

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,270 mi
Last recorded171,270 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN402 YTF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 171,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 171,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 165,255 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 165,214 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 158,448 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 149,364 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 149,349 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear flexey hoses corroded

engine mount badly worn

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 25 Sep 2007 140,775 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 140,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 131,481 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 131,469 miles

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

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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N402 YTF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N402 YTF, 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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N402 YTF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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