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N545 WRX

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,991 mi
Last recorded107,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 WRX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 107,991 miles

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

all four tyres worn.

rear chassis rusted .

Pass 4 Jun 2014 103,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 97,640 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 92,797 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre tread perishing

srs light on

Pass 19 May 2011 88,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2009 84,183 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 17 Jun 2009 84,183 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Jun 2008 81,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2007 80,286 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 80,286 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 78,540 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 78,540 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 72,266 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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N545 WRX is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

N545 WRX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N545 WRX safe to buy?

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