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N188 GOR

1996 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,995 mi
Last recorded172,995 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 GOR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 172,995 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.- 205/55x15

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R footbrake less effecient than n/s.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 156,761 miles

Both rear chassis areas around susp/arm mounts getting abit corroded slightly

Brake servo unit abit corroded slightly

Fuel tank support straps getting abit corroded

N/S/F side indicator N/W

N/S/R chassis area by coil spring seat getting abit corroded

O/S/F chassis topside area beneath steering rack, getting abit corroded

O/S/R tyre has screw stuck in outer tread edge area

Rear b/hoses getting corroded at ferrules

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear number plate getting abit deteriorated

Slight side to side movement at P/Brake lever

Small crack at screen

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by plastic trims)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 156,760 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear chassis areas around susp/arm mounts getting abit corroded slightly

Brake servo unit abit corroded slightly

Fuel tank support straps getting abit corroded

N/S/F side indicator N/W

N/S/R chassis area by coil spring seat getting abit corroded

O/S/F chassis topside area beneath steering rack, getting abit corroded

O/S/R tyre has screw stuck in outer tread edge area

Rear b/hoses getting corroded at ferrules

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear number plate getting abit deteriorated

Slight side to side movement at P/Brake lever

Small crack at screen

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by plastic trims)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 138,407 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 138,197 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Exhaust abit corroded (esp rear silencer/centre pipe union area)

Fuel tank support straps getting abit corroded

N/S/F tyre low on tread at edges

N/S/R chassis areas around coil spring and exhaust mount,getting corroded abit

O/S/F chassis top area beneath steering rack mount,getting abit corroded slightly

O/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits

P/Brake lever nearing end of reserve travel (Long)

Small cracks at screen

Pass 24 Dec 2008 121,812 miles

B/Fluid level at reservoir getting abit low

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Brake servo unit abit corroded slightly

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

Fuel tank straps getting abit corroded slightly

O/S/F top chassis/bulkhead area beneath steering rack mount,getting corroded

Rear exhaust union getting corroded abit

Slight corrosion at N/S/R chassis area around exhaust mounting

Small crack at screen

W/Blades starting to split abit

Fail 22 Dec 2008 121,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

B/Fluid level at reservoir getting abit low

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Brake servo unit abit corroded slightly

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

Fuel tank straps getting abit corroded slightly

O/S/F top chassis/bulkhead area beneath steering rack mount,getting corroded

Rear exhaust union getting corroded abit

Slight corrosion at N/S/R chassis area around exhaust mounting

Small crack at screen

W/Blades starting to split abit

Pass 27 Dec 2007 107,822 miles

Fuel tank straps abit corroded slightly

N/S/F tyre abit worn at outer tread edge

N/S/R P/Brake cable abit seized and bearly moves

Rear b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Servo unit abit corroded slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2007 95,001 miles

Oil loss at engine area.

Rear flexable brake hose ends are rusty.

Rub marks at windscreen.

Sills covered full exam not posible.

Fail 5 Jan 2007 95,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil loss at engine area.

Rear flexable brake hose ends are rusty.

Rub marks at windscreen.

Sills covered full exam not posible.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 85,358 miles

B/fluid level abit low at resevoir

Exhaust system abit corroded ( esp rear silencer/centre pipe section around connection )

Fuel tank support straps abit corroded

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

O/S/F side indicator n/w

Rear b/hose unions abit corroded

Rear centre high liner stop light has a bulb n/w

Slight corrosion at O/S/F inner w/arch top area near top mount

Slight wear at front b/discs

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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N188 GOR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N188 GOR, 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 N188 GOR registered?

N188 GOR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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