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HXI 1714

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,465 mi
Last recorded111,465 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXI 1714
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 111,465 miles

all brake discs pitted

both rear tyres starting to wear on egdes

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall damage

unable to check repair to floor pan fully heavy under seal

Fail 22 Oct 2011 111,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

all brake discs pitted

both rear tyres starting to wear on egdes

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall damage

Pass 9 Jun 2010 105,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2009 97,591 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 97,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,061 miles

Oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 88,425 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 82,471 miles

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

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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HXI 1714 is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HXI 1714, 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 HXI 1714 registered?

HXI 1714 is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is HXI 1714 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HXI 1714 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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