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N442 HPU

1996 Saab 900 S

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,966 mi
Last recorded133,966 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 HPU
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 133,966 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 133,966 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1/power steering pipe damp †2/both front tyres wearing †3/front discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2006 129,120 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 129,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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N442 HPU is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N442 HPU, 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 N442 HPU registered?

N442 HPU is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N442 HPU safe to buy?

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