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VAM 210

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,156 mi
Last recorded65,156 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 210
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 65,156 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 64,853 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 64,432 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 63,826 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 19 May 2022 62,602 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,585 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,561 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,368 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,126 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,224 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,902 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,427 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,762 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,286 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,426 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,151 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,147 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 41,540 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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VAM 210 is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAM 210, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAM 210 registered?

VAM 210 is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is VAM 210 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 210 shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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