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N482 HLU

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,932 mi
Last recorded84,932 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN482 HLU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,932 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 84,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,961 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 72,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,729 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2015 72,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,031 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,294 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,916 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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N482 HLU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N482 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 N482 HLU registered?

N482 HLU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N482 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N482 HLU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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