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A11 HCE

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,999 mi
Last recorded87,999 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 HCE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,999 miles

slight oil leak at steering rack

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

Offside Rear inner wing slight corrosion

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 21 Jan 2020 87,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 87,893 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,870 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Fuel filler cap difficult to open.

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose could be better secured.

Windscreen damaged outwith swept area

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,117 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 87,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 87,029 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,285 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,472 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 84,472 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 82,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 78,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 78,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 75,392 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 75,392 miles

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

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

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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A11 HCE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A11 HCE, 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.

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What year was A11 HCE registered?

A11 HCE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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