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N405 PHX

1996 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,016 mi
Last recorded106,016 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 PHX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 106,016 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 105,908 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 105,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 105,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 104,836 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 104,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 104,301 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 May 2014 103,658 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 102,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 102,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 101,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f and O/s/r tyres cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs pitted

Pass 21 May 2011 99,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 99,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 97,345 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 97,345 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 91,877 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 85,597 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 85,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

large pedals fitted dagerous in a collision possible feet entrapment

Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,770 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 78,770 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 74,561 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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N405 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N405 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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What year was N405 PHX registered?

N405 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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