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VIB 6294

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,499 mi
Last recorded112,499 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 6294
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 112,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside+offside floor corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 112,495 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside+offside floor corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor panels

Pass 10 Feb 2023 106,577 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,573 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 103,782 miles

offside front floor has corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside tyre wakks perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust guard not secure

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,936 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre tread preshing

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,452 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2012 85,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,371 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 80,800 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,027 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 72,081 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,875 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 60,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in tyre

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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VIB 6294 is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VIB 6294, 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 VIB 6294 registered?

VIB 6294 is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is VIB 6294 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIB 6294 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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