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IIW 3886

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,128 mi
Last recorded106,128 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIW 3886
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 101,447 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 101,423 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,225 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 90,225 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 86,944 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front back not tilting forward

rear tyre inner treads starting to wear

water leak at engine hose under bonnet

Fail 19 Oct 2009 86,819 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front back not tilting forward

rear tyre inner treads starting to wear

water leak at engine hose under bonnet

Pass 9 Oct 2008 83,629 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 83,627 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 80,380 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

gearbox check warning lamp is on

Fail 20 Oct 2007 80,369 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

gearbox check warning lamp is on

Pass 23 Oct 2006 74,416 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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IIW 3886 is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 IIW 3886, 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 IIW 3886 registered?

IIW 3886 is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is IIW 3886 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIW 3886 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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