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N448 YTF

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,630 mi
Last recorded195,630 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 YTF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 195,630 miles

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 195,629 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 190,005 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 190,005 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 184,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 173,092 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamps are deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 168,399 miles

o/s front lower inner wing holed and corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 168,305 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 155,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 155,144 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 142,327 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 142,327 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 128,589 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 128,569 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 122,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 114,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 111,128 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 111,100 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 102,837 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 102,837 miles

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?

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
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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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