MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,860 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
both fuel tank straps corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel tank strap corroded
Underside corroded
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear tyre very perrished
Offside Front tyre very perrished
Offside Rear tyre very perrished
front suspension weak
off side front tyre inner shoulder worn down
rear coil springs rusting
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front suspension weak
off side front tyre inner shoulder worn down
rear brake discs rusting
rear coil springs rusting
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
near side rear tyre perishing
off side front tyre inner edge perishing in one area
off side rear tyre badly perishing
air bag warning lamp stays on
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
air bag warning lamp stays on
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
start of corrosion on ferrules on both rear flexi brake hoses
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate shows start of deteriation
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate shows start of deteriation
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N488 OCD is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 N488 OCD, 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 N488 OCD registered?
N488 OCD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 16 March 1996.
Is N488 OCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for N488 OCD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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