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N387 PHX

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,295 mi
Last recorded209,295 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 PHX
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 209,295 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 201,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake has lots of travle.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 201,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake has lots of travle.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 184,956 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 165,593 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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N387 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N387 PHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N387 PHX registered?

N387 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N387 PHX safe to buy?

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