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N439 OTX

1996 Saab 900 S

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,764 mi
Last recorded157,764 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN439 OTX
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 157,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ NOW

Fail 6 Mar 2014 157,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 157,094 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 155,729 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 152,819 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 150,262 miles

Condition of wiperblades. Corrosion to flexi ferrules.

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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N439 OTX is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N439 OTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N439 OTX registered?

N439 OTX is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N439 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N439 OTX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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