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N494 HRV

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,514 mi
Last recorded120,514 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 HRV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 120,514 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 118,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished on inner sidewall

Oil leak

Rear brake discs rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2013 118,554 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished on inner sidewall

Oil leak

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2012 115,753 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 115,753 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 27 May 2011 111,018 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 111,015 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,346 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f roadwheel bent/dented not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low not below limits at time of test.(adjustment required)

o/s/r tyre low tread on inside edge not below limts at time of test.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 105,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f roadwheel bent/dented not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low not below limits at time of test.(adjustment required)

o/s/r tyre low tread on inside edge not below limts at time of test.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 94,518 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 93,784 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,446 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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N494 HRV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N494 HRV, 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 N494 HRV registered?

N494 HRV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N494 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N494 HRV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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