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N742 PFE

1996 Saab 900 XS

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,848 mi
Last recorded112,848 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 PFE
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2006 112,848 miles

front registration plate damaged, just legible enough

nearside front indicator lens missing

offside headlamp beam image weak

Fail 15 Nov 2006 112,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front registration plate damaged, just legible enough

nearside front indicator lens missing

offside headlamp beam image weak

Pass 30 Nov 2005 93,842 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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N742 PFE is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N742 PFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N742 PFE registered?

N742 PFE is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N742 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N742 PFE shows 3 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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