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N462 COP

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,300 mi
Last recorded125,300 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 COP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 125,300 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 125,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/r light has slight damage

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2010 116,876 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 116,477 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 113,130 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 108,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 108,727 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 105,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 102,599 miles

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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N462 COP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black 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 N462 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N462 COP registered?

N462 COP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N462 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N462 COP 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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