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N483 GKH

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,356 mi
Last recorded150,356 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 GKH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 150,356 miles

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

nearside head light glass cracked

Fail 11 May 2012 150,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

nearside head light glass cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2011 137,348 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 135,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 135,987 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 135,987 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 126,640 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 126,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 125,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 124,967 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 124,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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N483 GKH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N483 GKH, 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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N483 GKH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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