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N896 FVW

1996 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,013 mi
Last recorded77,013 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 FVW
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,013 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 77,060 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 128,466 miles

corrosion to o/s/r floor,not with any persribed areas. †handbrake mounting twisted.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 113,847 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 107,528 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 107,438 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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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N896 FVW is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Black 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 N896 FVW, 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 N896 FVW registered?

N896 FVW is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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