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N507 XVV

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,644 mi
Last recorded153,644 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN507 XVV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 153,644 miles

1of3 rear silencer mounts deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail at bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.3.2)

offside rear boot floor/lower inner arch corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 153,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.2.C.1h)

1of3 rear silencer mounts deteriorated

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail at bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.3.2)

offside rear boot floor/lower inner arch corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 152,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside parking brake effort low.

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

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorating, keep a check.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 150,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 150,683 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 146,078 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak from top radiator hose under distributor

fuel tank straps corroded

rear silencer rubbers deteriorated

surface corrosion to offside front chassis rail, front cross member and nearside front inner wing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 144,773 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering pipes corroded

surface corrosion to offside front chassis rail and front crossmember

Fail 7 Mar 2012 144,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering pipes corroded

surface corrosion to offside front chassis rail and front crossmember

Pass 10 Mar 2011 140,608 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to offside floorpan

Pass 17 Mar 2010 136,991 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 136,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 132,973 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 132,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 127,705 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 127,702 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 127,618 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre becoming out of shape

water pump very noisey

Pass 1 Mar 2007 120,881 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 120,880 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn to 2 mm

slight dampness around steering rack area

Pass 2 Mar 2006 113,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N507 XVV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N507 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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N507 XVV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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