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N912 BKL

1996 Saab 900 XS Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,586 mi
Last recorded170,586 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto107,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN912 BKL
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 170,586 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly worn on edges

steering rack flexing on mounts slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2009 170,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly worn on edges

steering rack flexing on mounts slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2008 165,418 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2007 155,316 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 144,958 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 144,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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N912 BKL is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,903 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 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N912 BKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N912 BKL registered?

N912 BKL is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N912 BKL safe to buy?

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