MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake flex hose ferrules starting to corrode
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
bulkhead sealer split
rear number plate starting to seperate
exhaust clamp missing ,rear tyres wearing on inside edges .
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N494 HPU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red 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 N494 HPU, 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 N494 HPU registered?
N494 HPU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 5 January 1996.
Is N494 HPU safe to buy?
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