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N518 FKE

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,894 mi
Last recorded85,894 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 FKE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,894 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,035 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 68,299 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 68,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,916 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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N518 FKE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N518 FKE, 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 N518 FKE registered?

N518 FKE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N518 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 FKE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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