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N509 AOE

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,371 mi
Last recorded173,371 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 AOE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2009 173,371 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion around both rear upper suspension spring mounts

slight corrrosion to brake servo unit

Pass 8 May 2009 173,371 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion around both rear upper suspension spring mounts

slight corrrosion to brake servo unit

Pass 9 May 2008 163,742 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 163,740 miles

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

clutch stiff in opperation

nearside front indicator lens damage

rear number plate damage

Fail 11 May 2007 155,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

unable to test nearside rear belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 May 2007 155,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to test nearside rear belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 12 May 2006 147,303 miles

brake fluid level low

not all L.E.D. brake lights working

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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N509 AOE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N509 AOE, 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

How do I check the history of N509 AOE?

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What year was N509 AOE registered?

N509 AOE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N509 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N509 AOE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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