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N420 HRV

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,469 mi
Last recorded167,469 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 HRV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2007 167,469 miles

Front disc pads wearing thin & wear on disc's

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2007 167,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front disc pads wearing thin & wear on front brake disc's

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Off side washer jets not working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 158,388 miles

Evidence of some wear on front brake disc's

Fail 9 Dec 2005 158,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Evidence of some wear on front brake disc's

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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N420 HRV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N420 HRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N420 HRV registered?

N420 HRV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is N420 HRV safe to buy?

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