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N547 VLJ

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,219 mi
Last recorded92,219 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 VLJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 92,219 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 92,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 91,196 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2018 91,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 90,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 90,919 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear brake pipe unions rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2013 90,969 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear brake pipe unions rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,612 miles

Front & rear spring are rusty.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 90,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front & rear spring are rusty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,330 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight fuel stain from tank

Fail 5 Jul 2011 90,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight fuel stain from tank

Pass 24 May 2010 81,470 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,324 miles

both rear tyres perished and split+o/s/f

Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,334 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 65,858 miles

NOTE movement in steering wheel/column, adjustable type

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing low on inner edges, replace A.S.A.P.

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front road wheel inner rim slightly buckled

Pass 23 Mar 2007 65,858 miles

NOTE movement in steering wheel/column, adjustable type

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing low on inner edges, replace A.S.A.P.

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front road wheel inner rim slightly buckled

Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,060 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight play/movement in steering column,adjustable type column

Fail 9 Mar 2006 65,060 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight play/movement in steering column,adjustable type column

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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N547 VLJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N547 VLJ, 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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N547 VLJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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