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N481 HLU

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,411 mi
Last recorded142,411 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 HLU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 142,411 miles

fuel filter badly corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

p.a.s. pipes corroded

rear arch corroded on shock top mounts

Fail 16 Sep 2014 142,402 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel filter badly corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r flexi hose ferrule corroded

p.a.s. pipes corroded

rear arch corroded on shock top mounts

Pass 11 Jun 2013 142,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side whiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2012 141,836 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 141,823 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 140,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 140,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 136,988 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 136,984 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 133,033 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 132,873 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 128,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank cap slightly damaged

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

oil leak

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 3 Jun 2008 128,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank cap slightly damaged

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

oil leak

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 26 Apr 2007 127,807 miles

FRONT EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS A MINOR LEAK OF EXHAUST GASES

FUEL TANK CAP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR MECHANICAL BRAKE COMPONENT ALLOWS SLIGHTLY RESTRICTED FREE MOVEMENT

Fail 7 Apr 2006 121,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 121,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N481 HLU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N481 HLU, 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 N481 HLU registered?

N481 HLU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N481 HLU safe to buy?

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