MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,655 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
petrol cap top broken in places but does tighten up and seals
slight surface corrsion on all brake disc braking surfaces
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
petrol cap top broken in places but does tighten up and seals
slight surface corrsion on all brake disc braking surfaces
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
excessive corrosion on boot floor(spare wheel well )
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight mistin g of oil on power steering pipe
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear handbrake cable outer plastic casing melted on exhaust
nearside rear tyre tread pattern worn smooth on inner edge
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N487 EKO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 N487 EKO, 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 N487 EKO registered?
N487 EKO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 9 September 1996.
Is N487 EKO safe to buy?
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