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N499 LBM

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,462 mi
Last recorded94,462 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 LBM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,462 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 90,546 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 88,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advice nearside rear tyre slightly perished

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 85,791 miles

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

advice both side front tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,248 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 76,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2008 72,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2007 70,041 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 70,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N499 LBM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 N499 LBM, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N499 LBM registered?

N499 LBM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is N499 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 LBM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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