MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
adv inner wheel rims corroded
adv rear shockabsorber casings corroded
adv towbar with some corrosion
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
adv front reg plate cracked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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