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N209 DVR

1971 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,287 mi
Last recorded78,287 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Saab 90098,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 DVR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,287 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 78,287 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,002 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 68,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 58,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 58,403 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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N209 DVR is a 1971 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 98,165 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 N209 DVR, 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 55 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N209 DVR registered?

N209 DVR is a 1971 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N209 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 DVR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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