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N43 MGV

1996 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,025 mi
Last recorded145,025 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 MGV
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 145,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,512 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 135,511 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 132,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 127,953 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Apr 2011 127,952 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2010 125,013 miles

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

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

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

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

check engine fault lamp on

Fail 14 May 2010 125,013 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

check engine fault lamp on

Pass 7 May 2009 118,987 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 118,987 miles

Centre Front Upper Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 May 2008 111,066 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

cluch heavy

front number plate cracked

front pads getting low

rear number plate discolour.

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 30 Apr 2008 110,205 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

cluch heavy

front number plate cracked

front pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 30 Apr 2007 98,129 miles

front wipers poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear brake squeaking

Pass 24 Apr 2006 86,714 miles

Bad oil leak front of engine area

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear springs, coils touching each other

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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N43 MGV is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N43 MGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N43 MGV registered?

N43 MGV is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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