MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion under offside front wheel arch.
Engine management light illuminated.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear light cluster lens damaged.
Offside rear shock absorber damper corroded.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Corrosion under offside front wheel arch.
Engine management light illuminated.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear light cluster lens damaged.
Offside rear shock absorber damper corroded.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight damage to o/s/f tyre wall
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear bumper insecure
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N118 GCA is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 N118 GCA, 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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What year was N118 GCA registered?
N118 GCA is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1996.
Is N118 GCA safe to buy?
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