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N83 VNV

1996 Saab 900 XS

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,481 mi
Last recorded94,481 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 VNV
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 94,481 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 94,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 89,170 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2007 89,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

chip in windscreen

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 18 Sep 2006 84,756 miles

windscreen shows some damage

Pass 19 Sep 2005 80,056 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON BOTH EDGES, STONE CHIP IN SCREEN ON LIMIT.

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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N83 VNV is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N83 VNV, 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 N83 VNV registered?

N83 VNV is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N83 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N83 VNV shows 6 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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