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N403 RNR

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,794 mi
Last recorded154,794 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 RNR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 154,794 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 152,681 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 150,527 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 150,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bulkhead flexes where steering rack is attached when steering is rocked

Pass 23 Mar 2020 149,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 144,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheelarch rotted but not in any prescribed areas

bulkhead flexes at steering rack mounting points when steering left to right

some movement in and out at steering wheel

Fail 26 Mar 2019 144,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheelarch rotted but not in any prescribed areas

bulkhead flexes at steering rack mounting points when steering left to right

some movement in and out at steering wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2018 137,785 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Mar 2017 131,606 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 131,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush failer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush failure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner nearly too cords

Offside Front Inner nearly too cords

Pass 4 Apr 2016 124,605 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,067 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Mar 2015 113,919 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 95,007 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

front discs and pads worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 94,914 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 94,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,946 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 88,466 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 84,579 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 80,834 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 75,790 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 70,818 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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N403 RNR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N403 RNR, 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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N403 RNR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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