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N423 COP

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,055 mi
Last recorded95,055 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 COP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,055 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 95,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 92,735 miles

rear pads low

Fail 13 Sep 2007 91,665 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pads approx 70% worn.

clutch heavy,recommend renewal.

front number plate deteriorating.

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking gear oil.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 91,665 miles

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

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

all brake pads approx 70% worn.

clutch heavy,recommend renewal.

front number plate deteriorating.

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking gear oil.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 85,905 miles

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

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

n/s/r driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 19 Sep 2006 85,904 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

n/s/f driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2005 79,380 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2005 79,380 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Aux drive belt incorrectly fitted

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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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N423 COP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N423 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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What year was N423 COP registered?

N423 COP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N423 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N423 COP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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