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N470 LBV

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,703 mi
Last recorded83,703 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN470 LBV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 May 2013 83,703 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,669 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,758 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,707 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,450 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,868 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front floor damaged due to missed jacking point

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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N470 LBV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N470 LBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N470 LBV registered?

N470 LBV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N470 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N470 LBV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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