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N504 HTP

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,739 mi
Last recorded106,739 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN504 HTP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 103,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leaks from engine and steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,216 miles

both front tyres close to limit 1.7mm

chips in front windscreen

damage to front bumper

n/s/f fog lamp broken and not working

n/s/r light lenses cracked

oil leak

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,312 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/f fog lamp not working and broken

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear washer not working

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,489 miles

chips in front windscreen

damage to front bumper

exhaust corroding

front number plate cracked

n/s/f fog lamp cracked and not working

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear coil springs corroding

rear washer not working

Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,742 miles

chips in front windscreen

front number plate cracked

n/s/f fog lamp[ cracked and not working

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2014 92,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

chips in front windscreen

front number plate cracked

n/s/f fog lamp[ cracked and not working

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,058 miles

rear coil springs corroding

rear washer not working

brake pipes corroding

n/s/f fog lamp cracked and not working

slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,644 miles

N/s/f foglight cracked

Rear washer not working

coil springs corroding

front brake hoses sligthly perished

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 81,217 miles

Both dipped headlamp patterns are wrong shape.

Nearside rear tyre tread is worn on both edges.

Offside bulkhead flexs at offside steering rack mount.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on inner edge.

Pipes on both sides of rear exhaust joint are corroded.

Fail 9 May 2011 81,217 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Both dipped headlamp patterns are wrong shape.

Nearside rear tyre tread is worn on both edges.

Offside bulkhead flexs at offside steering rack mount.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on inner edge.

Pipes on both sides of rear exhaust joint are corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,422 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 3 Mar 2010 76,418 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,863 miles

all tyres worn on various edges

steering rack damp

Fail 25 Feb 2009 71,863 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

all tyres worn on various edges

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,005 miles

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

both headlamps poor patton

movement in adjusterable column

Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,873 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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N504 HTP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N504 HTP, 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 N504 HTP registered?

N504 HTP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N504 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N504 HTP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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