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N543 MGO

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,251 mi
Last recorded95,251 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 MGO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 95,251 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 90,973 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,474 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 86,788 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 86,788 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,724 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,433 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,736 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,636 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear shocks weak strong advise

Fail 19 Jul 2013 69,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear shocks weak strong advise

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,754 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,714 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 57,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,688 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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N543 MGO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N543 MGO, 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 N543 MGO registered?

N543 MGO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N543 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N543 MGO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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