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N184 OYR

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

204,712 mi
Last recorded204,712 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 OYR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 204,712 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 204,353 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 192,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

various corrosion on lower vehicle and componants

Pass 18 Dec 2009 192,456 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

various corrosion on lower vehicle and componants

Pass 6 Dec 2008 180,655 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 168,939 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 168,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 162,169 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 162,165 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 156,529 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 156,529 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low

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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N184 OYR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black 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 N184 OYR, 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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N184 OYR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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