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N514 WRX

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,569 mi
Last recorded187,569 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN514 WRX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 187,569 miles

both front wish bones, rubber bushes split and slight movement

exhaust system in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 18 Aug 2011 187,471 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wish bones, rubber bushes split and slight movement

exhaust system in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 25 Nov 2010 183,086 miles

Air-bag lamp on.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Slight exhaust blow at downpipe.

Slight wetness to power steering rack.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 183,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Air-bag lamp on.

Engine management lamp on.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Slight exhaust blow at downpipe.

Slight wetness to power steering rack.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 177,637 miles

Corrosion starting offside rear wheel arch.

Corrosion starting offside sill.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 177,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Corrosion starting offside rear wheel arch.

Corrosion starting offside sill.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 170,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 170,814 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 164,408 miles

PAS pipes damp

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

small chips in screen

Fail 21 Jan 2008 164,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

PAS pipes damp

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

small chips in screen

Pass 2 Feb 2007 159,244 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 159,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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N514 WRX is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N514 WRX, 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 N514 WRX registered?

N514 WRX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N514 WRX safe to buy?

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