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N465 PUV

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,761 mi
Last recorded100,761 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN465 PUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/r tyre tread blocks wearing uneven

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,583 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 92,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust centre to rear clamp insecure

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

reverse lamps not working

Fail 28 Mar 2011 81,935 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both no plates in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,935 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both no plates in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate close to limits

Fail 29 Mar 2010 74,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate close to limits

Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,089 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 59,089 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,287 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
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N465 PUV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N465 PUV, 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 N465 PUV registered?

N465 PUV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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