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N493 XMO

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,747 mi
Last recorded169,747 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 XMO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 169,747 miles

All four tyre pressures very low.

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

NSR wheel arch and door is corroding.

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

Tow bar electrical socket is damaged and bracket failed.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 169,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

All four tyre pressures very low.

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

NSR wheel arch and door is corroding.

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

Tow bar electrical socket is damaged and bracket failed.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 153,118 miles

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

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2008 147,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 138,374 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 128,834 miles

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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N493 XMO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black 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 N493 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 N493 XMO registered?

N493 XMO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N493 XMO safe to buy?

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