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H12 OLW

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,016 mi
Last recorded79,016 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 OLW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 79,016 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 77,443 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 77,443 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 76,282 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 76,282 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 75,233 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 69,527 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 63,826 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 61,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres are cracking

eml light on

Pass 20 May 2015 54,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

eml light on

Fail 20 May 2015 54,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

eml light on

Pass 31 May 2014 45,962 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 37,324 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner tread section.

Pass 3 May 2012 31,727 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 May 2011 30,480 miles

front number plate damaged

front tyres wearing on edges

power steering belt split

slight leak power steering

Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,068 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 24,264 miles

Slight fluid loss from steering rack.

Pass 2 May 2007 22,659 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advice parking brake shoes adjusted

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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H12 OLW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H12 OLW, 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 H12 OLW registered?

H12 OLW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is H12 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 OLW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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