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N136 MGV

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,645 mi
Last recorded100,645 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 MGV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,645 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 92,647 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 92,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,456 miles

Minor exhaust blow

Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,633 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 79,418 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 74,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,950 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 67,947 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,672 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 58,394 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,028 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N136 MGV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N136 MGV, 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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N136 MGV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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