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N489 HOW

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,862 mi
Last recorded194,862 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 HOW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 194,862 miles

advise srs lamp on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

advise near side front inner arch corroded

advise near side rear brake discs badly corroded & pitted

advise off side front inner arch corroded

advise rear registration plate fading

Pass 24 Aug 2010 181,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 168,871 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 168,871 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 159,188 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 137,902 miles

Clutch very heavy

Front washers poor

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

Offside front wiper blade splitting

Fail 2 Apr 2007 137,902 miles

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

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

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

Clutch very heavy

Front washer jets poor

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

Offside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 27 Mar 2006 113,809 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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N489 HOW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N489 HOW, 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 N489 HOW registered?

N489 HOW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N489 HOW safe to buy?

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