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N27 UAA

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,176 mi
Last recorded125,176 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 UAA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 125,176 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 124,521 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 124,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,231 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 123,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

minor cuts on n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2012 121,672 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 121,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 119,205 miles

Front number plate OK at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2011 119,205 miles

Front number plate OK at time of test

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 117,749 miles

Front number plate Ok at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,942 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some excess handbrake travel

Pass 30 May 2008 113,514 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 113,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front no;plate cracked

Pass 31 May 2007 109,788 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 109,788 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2006 106,954 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 106,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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N27 UAA is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N27 UAA, 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 N27 UAA registered?

N27 UAA is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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