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N947 FFS

1996 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,857 mi
Last recorded143,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 FFS
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 143,857 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 143,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside wiper blade peeling, tailgate struts u/s, nearside rear wheel arch corroding, nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge, rear brake discs corroding - offside worst.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 136,985 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 136,985 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

2 warning lights on (srs). both front tyres worn on inner edge (2mm), nearside has damage to sidewall, requires track up.

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

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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N947 FFS is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N947 FFS, 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 N947 FFS registered?

N947 FFS is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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