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N253 BMO

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,666 mi
Last recorded189,666 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 BMO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 189,666 miles

aircon condensor in poor condition

both rear tyres starting to perish

engine oily

rear exhaust box rubbers perished

Pass 6 Sep 2010 185,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 176,569 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 176,568 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres are low on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 168,966 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 168,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 158,835 miles

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

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

exhaust rattles against rear chassis

Fail 6 Sep 2006 149,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and very close to illegal on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2006 149,089 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and very close to illegal on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2005 141,646 miles

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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N253 BMO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N253 BMO, 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 N253 BMO registered?

N253 BMO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N253 BMO safe to buy?

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