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N408 PHX

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,924 mi
Last recorded75,924 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2005
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 PHX
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2005 75,924 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 75,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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N408 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,906 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N408 PHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N408 PHX registered?

N408 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N408 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N408 PHX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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