MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f mirror glass cracked
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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