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N414 COP

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,796 mi
Last recorded160,796 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 COP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 160,796 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 159,213 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wind screen cracked from side to side

Fail 18 Feb 2021 159,210 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wind screen cracked from side to side

Pass 21 May 2019 155,351 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone `a` by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

bulkhead flexing when shaking steering

handbrake plate on centre floor starting to seperate

Pass 21 May 2018 150,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal ABOVE STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

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

handbrake linkage on centre floor seperating

reduced damping front shock absorbers

Fail 15 May 2018 150,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGE

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal ABOVE STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGE

handbrake linkage on centre floor seperating

reduced damping front shock absorbers

Pass 8 Jun 2017 144,816 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 144,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 139,247 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 132,901 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both front lower suspension arms - centre bish covers deteriorating

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2015 132,901 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both front lower suspension arms - centre bish covers deteriorating

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 118,809 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 May 2013 118,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

TOP RADIATOR HOSE SPLIT [RUBBING ON BATTERY TRAY]

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 May 2012 112,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 105,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 99,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 93,539 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre showing wear

rear tyres starting to show wear

Pass 30 May 2008 87,207 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 87,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 79,683 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2007 79,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,664 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 66,768 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges

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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N414 COP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 N414 COP, 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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N414 COP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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