MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OSF tyre getting low on edges
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
general corrosion under vehicle
hole in boot floor due to corrosion
rear exhaust box corroded and peeling
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
bonnet hard to open
both rear top mountong pads for road springs pearished
front grill lose
os sill panel slight damage
osf indicator lose but wont fall out
osr light cluster has condensation in it
osr wheel arch covered in duck tape
positive battery cable pearishing
rear exhaust heat shield lose
rear wiper blade smearing
windscreen has very small stone chips on it
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet hard to open
both rear top mountong pads for road springs pearished
front grill lose
os sill panel slight damage
osf indicator lose but wont fall out
osr light cluster has condensation in it
osr wheel arch covered in duck tape
positive battery cable pearishing
rear exhaust heat shield lose
rear wiper blade smearing
windscreen has very small stone chips on it
Some rust in o/s/f inner wheel arch
o/s/r wheel arch repaired with tape.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
various engine oil leaks,corrosion around offside front inner wheel arch,bulkhead cracked,slight play in steering column top bearing,both front indicator bulbs discoloured
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 OCD is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 OCD, 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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N494 OCD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 21 March 1996.
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