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N425 LGT

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,372 mi
Last recorded126,372 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN425 LGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 126,372 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 106,628 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,571 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,801 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2014 75,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

near side wiper in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,801 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,791 miles

corrosion on near side rear brake disc

Fail 13 Jan 2012 61,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on near side rear brake disc

Pass 15 Jan 2011 59,314 miles

slight blow from front section of exhaust

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link rod

Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,429 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 56,429 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,891 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 46,891 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,144 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 36,144 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,452 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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N425 LGT is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N425 LGT, 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 N425 LGT registered?

N425 LGT is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N425 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N425 LGT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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