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N428 PHX

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,454 mi
Last recorded80,454 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 PHX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 80,454 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 80,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 78,936 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 78,933 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords in cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 77,650 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 77,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 77,368 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 76,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,159 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 68,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 May 2017 69,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,321 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,232 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 66,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 62,003 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,578 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,181 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 57,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 55,755 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,974 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,813 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,161 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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N428 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N428 PHX, 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 N428 PHX registered?

N428 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N428 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N428 PHX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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