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N482 PUV

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,818 mi
Last recorded125,818 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN482 PUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 125,818 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust center section slightly deteriorated + slight leak off gases

front cross member/radiator support slightly corroded

n/s front tyre wall slightly perished/cracking

sill covers fitted covering some testable items

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2019 121,732 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 120,382 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 117,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 116,747 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 116,078 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 116,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 115,364 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 115,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

play at steering wheel

Pass 13 Sep 2006 109,242 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 109,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N482 PUV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N482 PUV, 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 N482 PUV registered?

N482 PUV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N482 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N482 PUV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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