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N497 OFC

1996 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,501 mi
Last recorded83,501 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 OFC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 83,501 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 83,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 82,337 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,269 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre perished & worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,041 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 81,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,949 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 80,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 80,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,291 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 68,498 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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N497 OFC is a 1996 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N497 OFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N497 OFC registered?

N497 OFC is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N497 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 OFC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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