MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear number plate started to deteriorate
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
N/s/f t.r.e and ball joint rubbers split.
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
slight oil leck from steering rack †backbox hevily corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
various metal brake pipes at rear rusting † †rear discs showing wear
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
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N496 WNT is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N496 WNT, 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 N496 WNT registered?
N496 WNT is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1996.
Is N496 WNT safe to buy?
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