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N857 GRK

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,774 mi
Last recorded101,774 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 GRK
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,774 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 96,135 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

chips in screen

Pass 24 Apr 2008 96,135 miles

chips in screen

Fail 10 May 2007 83,795 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake hose ferule corroded

Pass 10 May 2007 83,795 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake hose ferule corroded

Pass 13 May 2006 80,630 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Slight movement in top of steering column

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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N857 GRK is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 N857 GRK, 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 N857 GRK registered?

N857 GRK is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N857 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N857 GRK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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