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C596 NRB

1986 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,770 mi
Last recorded124,770 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC596 NRB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 124,770 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 118,755 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 118,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 111,514 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 111,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 111,066 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 111,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 106,251 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 106,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

condition front number plate

oil leack on engine

stone chips zone b windscreen

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2006 102,360 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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C596 NRB is a 1986 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 116,523 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C596 NRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 40 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C596 NRB registered?

C596 NRB is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C596 NRB safe to buy?

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