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N508 FKH

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,891 mi
Last recorded130,891 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN508 FKH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 130,891 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 127,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

body sill covers

o/s/f pads low

rear brake pipe security

rear fuel pipe clip

slight movement rear beam bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2010 123,756 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 123,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

roof leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2009 120,424 miles

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

Nearside front side light bulb dim

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 120,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front side light bulb dim

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 115,379 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)

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

handbrake cable mount poor

Pass 9 Mar 2007 105,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 94,646 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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N508 FKH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N508 FKH, 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 N508 FKH registered?

N508 FKH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N508 FKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N508 FKH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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