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N279 PCU

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

222,754 mi
Last recorded222,754 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 PCU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 222,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills covered by plastic trim

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 222,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills covered by plastic trim

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 219,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cracking to nearside rear tyre

offside front chassis corroded

rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 219,800 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cracking to nearside rear tyre

offside front chassis corroded

rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 218,502 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

adv inner wheel rims corroded.(advise they are checked with wheels removed).

adv nearside rear chassis by subframe mounting corroded

adv rear shockabsorber casings corroded

adv towbar corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 218,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

adv inner wheel rims corroded.(advise they are checked with wheels removed).

adv nearside rear chassis by subframe mounting corroded

adv rear shockabsorber casings corroded

adv towbar corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 216,679 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

adv inner wheel rims corroded (advise they are checked with wheels removed)

adv nearside rear chassis by subframe mounting corroded

adv rear shockabsorber casings corroded

adv towbar corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 216,679 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

adv inner wheel rims corroded (advise they are checked with wheels removed)

adv nearside rear chassis by subframe mounting corroded

adv rear shockabsorber casings corroded

adv towbar corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 214,880 miles

adv inner wheel rims corroded

adv rear shockabsorber casings corroded

adv towbar with some corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2012 214,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

adv inner wheel rims corroded

adv rear shockabsorber casings corroded

adv towbar with some corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2011 211,908 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adv hand brake will require adjusting shortly

adv rear shockabsorber casings corroded

adv some scoring to rear brake discs

Fail 21 Nov 2011 211,906 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adv hand brake will require adjusting shortly

adv rear shockabsorber casings corroded

adv some scoring to rear brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2010 20,925 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 207,377 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 207,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

adv rear shockabsorber casings corroded

adv some light corrosion to rear brake discs

adv steel p.a.s. pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 205,676 miles

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

adv light corrosion to rear brake discs

adv n/s rear chassis corroded

adv o/s and n/s rear shockabsorber casings with some corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2008 205,676 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

adv light corrosion to rear brake discs

adv n/s rear chassis corroded

adv o/s and n/s rear shockabsorber casings with some corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2007 203,706 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 203,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

adv front reg plate cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2006 201,070 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 197,305 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 197,305 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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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N279 PCU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N279 PCU, 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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N279 PCU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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