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N473 LBV

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,211 mi
Last recorded164,211 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 LBV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 164,211 miles

o/s/f lamp damaged / rear coil springs corroded / corrosion on front struts / rear tyres cracking / oil leaks / slight blow on exhaust / damage to front bumper / rear tyres slight distortion /

Fail 23 Jul 2008 164,211 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f lamp damaged / rear coil springs corroded / corrosion on front struts / rear tyres cracking / oil leaks / slight blow on exhaust / damage to front bumper / rear tyres slight distortion /

Pass 23 Jul 2007 158,581 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 150,755 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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N473 LBV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N473 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 N473 LBV registered?

N473 LBV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N473 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N473 LBV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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