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N490 XMO

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,427 mi
Last recorded117,427 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 XMO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 117,427 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 117,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 114,744 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 114,740 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 111,336 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 111,334 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 108,468 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2010 103,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

parking brake lever slightly high travel when operated

Fail 14 May 2010 103,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

parking brake lever slightly high travel when operated

Pass 14 May 2009 99,791 miles

engine management light on

long hand brake travel

Pass 24 Apr 2008 95,376 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

Fail 23 Apr 2008 95,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight rattles when moving on the road

Pass 17 May 2007 90,147 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 90,147 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 82,712 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

exhaust rusty in places

Fail 18 May 2006 82,712 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 XMO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N490 XMO, 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 XMO registered?

N490 XMO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N490 XMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 XMO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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