MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front inner wing/chassis leg/strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r inner wing/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r top shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Coil spring corroded all springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front inner wing/chassis leg/strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r inner wing/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r top shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear exhaust box is deteriorated
Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides (4.1.E.1)
exhaust clamps are deteriorated
o/s front lower inner wing holed and corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
o/s front lower inner wing holed and corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perished and cracked
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perished and cracked
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres show deteriation and wear on inner edge
corrosion on ferrules of both rear flexi brake hoses
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres show deteriation and wear on inner edge
corrosion on ferrules of both rear flexi brake hoses
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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N448 YTF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N448 YTF, 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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N448 YTF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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