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N545 AVU

1996 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,477 mi
Last recorded163,477 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 AVU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 163,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 162,729 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 162,729 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 162,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre cracking monitor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2006 161,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

some crackin g to n/s front tyre will need replacing soon

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 AVU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N545 AVU, 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 N545 AVU registered?

N545 AVU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N545 AVU safe to buy?

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