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N491 XMO

1996 Saab 900 XS

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,529 mi
Last recorded105,529 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 XMO
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 105,529 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 104,429 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 104,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 91,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 84,778 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 81,993 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 81,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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N491 XMO is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N491 XMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N491 XMO registered?

N491 XMO is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N491 XMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 XMO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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