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N545 AOL

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,554 mi
Last recorded126,554 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 AOL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 126,554 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 123,265 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 123,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 114,028 miles

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

f/tank straps slightly corroied

Fail 13 Jan 2009 113,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 110,219 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 110,188 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 105,994 miles

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

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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N545 AOL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N545 AOL, 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

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What year was N545 AOL registered?

N545 AOL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N545 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N545 AOL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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