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N446 PHX

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,053 mi
Last recorded162,053 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 PHX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 162,053 miles

EML on dash

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Mar 2012 161,837 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

EML on dash

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 154,136 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 154,135 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 140,532 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 140,532 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 127,870 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 118,761 miles

o/s and n/s rear shock mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 108,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 99,427 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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

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N446 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N446 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 N446 PHX registered?

N446 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N446 PHX safe to buy?

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