MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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 GWU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?
N487 GWU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N487 GWU safe to buy?
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