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N139 GTP

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,083 mi
Last recorded159,083 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 GTP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 159,083 miles

baffles loose rear silencer

front number plate cracked

slight camage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 8 Jun 2012 159,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

baffles loose rear silencer

front number plate cracked

slight camage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 May 2011 143,052 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 142,911 miles

generally very rusty on underside of vehicle

n/s mirror glass is broken

no engine coolant

various oil leaks

Fail 12 Apr 2010 142,911 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

generally very rusty on underside of vehicle

n/s mirror glass is broken

no engine coolant

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Apr 2009 141,666 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 141,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield is insecure

exhaust system is rusty

radiator is in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2007 136,869 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 136,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front and centre sections of exhaust are very rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2006 134,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 13 Jul 2006 134,635 miles

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)

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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N139 GTP 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 N139 GTP, 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 N139 GTP registered?

N139 GTP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N139 GTP safe to buy?

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