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N540 NGC

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,270 mi
Last recorded111,270 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 NGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 111,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 111,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 100,072 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 100,072 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 94,216 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to distort

small amount of corrosion around drain hole on os floor, not considered excessive

Pass 1 Dec 2009 87,382 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 82,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 82,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,625 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 66,720 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 60,085 miles

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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N540 NGC is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N540 NGC, 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 N540 NGC registered?

N540 NGC is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N540 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N540 NGC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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