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N494 OCD

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,044 mi
Last recorded121,044 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 OCD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2013 121,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 110,650 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 110,650 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 103,288 miles

Some rust in o/s/f inner wheel arch

o/s/r wheel arch repaired with tape.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 100,901 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,958 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,462 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 96,462 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 92,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 88,650 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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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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