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N502 XVV

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,976 mi
Last recorded85,976 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 XVV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2014 85,976 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

registration bulbs dim

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,850 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,775 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 8 Jun 2012 75,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,190 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 73,119 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear exhaust clamp and centre bracket corroded

Wipers slightly split

Pass 18 Apr 2009 69,039 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 64,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,875 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,740 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 57,734 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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N502 XVV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N502 XVV, 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 N502 XVV registered?

N502 XVV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N502 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 XVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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