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N969 HLN

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,784 mi
Last recorded77,784 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN969 HLN
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,784 miles

car has exessive oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 72,628 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 72,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,360 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 66,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N969 HLN is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N969 HLN, 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 N969 HLN registered?

N969 HLN is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N969 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N969 HLN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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