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N981 YDA

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,257 mi
Last recorded143,257 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 YDA
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 143,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 130,831 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 120,413 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 May 2007 120,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 109,828 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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N981 YDA is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto in Green 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 N981 YDA, 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 N981 YDA registered?

N981 YDA is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N981 YDA safe to buy?

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