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N10 PLE

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,103 mi
Last recorded126,103 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 PLE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 126,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front drivers doorhandle broken inside but still workable

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside has lots of surface rust

Pass 19 Dec 2019 124,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit plus small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 124,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension component mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit plus small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 118,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel filter corroded

ll tyres bald on edges change asap

Pass 5 Dec 2016 114,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres bald inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 109,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack at joint on flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres bald inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2015 109,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack at joint on flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres bald inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2014 94,985 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 94,985 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,730 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 87,727 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,185 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,959 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 78,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 76,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,669 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,008 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 64,056 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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N10 PLE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N10 PLE, 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 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N10 PLE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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The MOT history for N10 PLE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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