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N423 FPO

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,038 mi
Last recorded144,038 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 FPO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 144,038 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 144,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 138,021 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 138,017 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 130,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 130,966 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 124,119 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting to form within the offside front inner wheel arch

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jan 2007 115,769 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 115,769 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight damage to both front wheel rims

Pass 19 Jan 2006 106,234 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 106,234 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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N423 FPO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N423 FPO, 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 N423 FPO registered?

N423 FPO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N423 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N423 FPO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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