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N487 EKO

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,655 mi
Last recorded149,655 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 EKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 149,655 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 149,655 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 147,638 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 147,595 miles

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 )

Pass 27 Jan 2010 142,295 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 136,953 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 136,953 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 133,289 miles

Slight mistin g of oil on power steering pipe

Pass 21 Feb 2007 128,422 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 128,339 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 123,125 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 123,083 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for N487 EKO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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