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N430 GOT

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,141 mi
Last recorded156,141 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 GOT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 156,141 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 155,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 150,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 143,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 131,140 miles

cut in n/s front tyre tread but reinforcement not visible

Fail 29 Apr 2009 138,139 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

cut in n/s front tyre tread but reinforcement not visible

low reading o/s rear handbrake

Pass 29 Apr 2008 133,716 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s front bulkhead slight movement when turning steering side to side

Pass 23 Apr 2007 127,299 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

N/S/F mud flap insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2006 121,224 miles

Nearside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

movement in o/s front bulkhead when shaking steering wheel. no visible deterioration

oil leak

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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N430 GOT 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 77.8%.

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 N430 GOT, 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 N430 GOT registered?

N430 GOT is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N430 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N430 GOT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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