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N543 EEV

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 EEV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 160,736 miles

all brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 155,652 miles

all brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 155,652 miles

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

all brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 151,093 miles

chip to screen n/s

corrosion to rear discs

rear silencer and heat shield deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2010 144,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

steering pump damp

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Jan 2010 144,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

steering pump damp

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jan 2009 140,127 miles

Front to Reat metal brake pipe is corroded.

Imbalance on Rear service brakes.

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

Nearside rear and Offside rear door shuts are corroded.

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 134,521 miles

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

offside front front track control arm bush worn and nearside front front track control arm bushes worn

Pass 2 Feb 2008 134,521 miles

offside front front track control arm bush worn and nearside front front track control arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2007 128,643 miles

Front to Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front indicaot is faded in colour.

Nearside headlamp has a chip in its lens and is damp inside.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 121,434 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 121,434 miles

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

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

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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N543 EEV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N543 EEV, 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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N543 EEV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 10 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N543 EEV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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