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N420 THB

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,006 mi
Last recorded160,006 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 THB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 160,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r chassis rusting

unable to inspect outer sills thoroughly due to covers

Pass 25 Oct 2010 153,066 miles

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

n/s/r suspension top rusting

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f inner wing rusting

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2009 144,526 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 135,102 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

unable to inspect outer sills thoroughly due to covers

Fail 9 Oct 2008 135,102 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

unable to inspect outer sills thoroughly due to covers

Pass 20 Nov 2007 126,784 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 126,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 112,333 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 112,333 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 102,685 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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N420 THB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N420 THB, 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 N420 THB registered?

N420 THB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N420 THB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N420 THB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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