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N483 HLW

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,704 mi
Last recorded104,704 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 HLW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 104,704 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 104,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 102,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 100,938 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

cannot see rear brake pads

Fail 6 Feb 2009 100,938 miles

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

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

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

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

cannot see rear brake pads

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2008 93,469 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2007 80,698 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on outer edges

no rev lights

Pass 7 Feb 2007 80,698 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on outer edges

no rev lights

Pass 13 Mar 2006 73,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2005 66,376 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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N483 HLW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N483 HLW, 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 N483 HLW registered?

N483 HLW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N483 HLW safe to buy?

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