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N135 AAB

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,080 mi
Last recorded91,080 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 AAB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 91,080 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 91,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Handbrake lever is very high but is not at the end of its travel

Rear silencer baffles loose creating a rattle

Pass 2 May 2009 85,720 miles

ABS light sequence differs from that supplied under V.S.I on the V.T.S device. 1997 Bosch system sequence sourced from AUTODATA wall chart. i.e Ignition on lamp illuminates and goes out after 3 seconds.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2009 85,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

ABS light sequence differs from that supplied under V.S.I on the V.T.S device. 1997 Bosch system sequence sourced from AUTODATA wall chart. i.e Ignition on lamp illuminates and goes out after 3 seconds.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 85,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 80,235 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 80,230 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 74,429 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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N135 AAB is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 N135 AAB, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N135 AAB is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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