MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Oil loss at engine area.
Rear flexable brake hose ends are rusty.
Rub marks at windscreen.
Sills covered full exam not posible.
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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N188 GOR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 11 March 1996.
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