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N420 UAV

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,897 mi
Last recorded98,897 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,897 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive below steering rack on the bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 93,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive below steering rack on the bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 85,850 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,422 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,091 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 79,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 72,196 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 72,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 70,139 miles

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

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

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 UAV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

N420 UAV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N420 UAV safe to buy?

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