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N506 PUV

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

154,554 mi
Last recorded154,554 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 PUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2010 154,554 miles

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

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 154,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 149,866 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 149,866 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 149,618 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 149,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 149,218 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2007 139,688 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 139,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 128,650 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 128,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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N506 PUV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N506 PUV, 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 N506 PUV registered?

N506 PUV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N506 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N506 PUV shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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