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ExpiredMileage
114,317 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear discs pitted
corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside
front number plate cracked - legibility unaffected
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all tyres heavily perished and splitting
Both rear tyres perished
Both rear tyres worn close to limit
Corrosion on suspension components
Crack in windscreen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside front fog lamp not working
Oil leak
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Both rear tyres perished
Both rear tyres worn close to limit
Corrosion on suspension components
Crack in windscreen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside front fog lamp not working
Oil leak
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
plastic over sills fitted
srs light constantly on
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
plastic over sills fitted
rear exhaust sheild insecure
srs light constantly on
adviseries as per original mot test
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
bulb on high level brake light not working
nearside and offside front shock absorbers starting to leak
nearside and offside rear brake flexable hoses - metal ferrules corroded
rear silencer corroded and starting to blow
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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N438 XRD is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 N438 XRD, 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 N438 XRD registered?
N438 XRD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N438 XRD safe to buy?
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