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N490 OCD

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,351 mi
Last recorded64,351 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 OCD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise high level brake light incomplete illumination

advise slight play in steering

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack gaitors and o/s inner track rod bush oil contamination advise area needs cleaning to assess system for defects/leaks

Fail 19 Mar 2009 60,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack gaitors and o/s inner track rod bush oil contamination advise area needs cleaning to assess system for defects/leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cable to body mount starting to deterioate where flexing not yet fractured

offside rear tyre deterioating

offside steering rack gaitor damp indicting possible leak from rack sill,not leaking at time of test

oil contamination offside track rod inner bush

slight play/end float in steering coloumn(slight in and out movement

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,822 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre starting to perish

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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N490 OCD is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N490 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 N490 OCD registered?

N490 OCD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N490 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 OCD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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