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N550 XRA

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,704 mi
Last recorded116,704 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 XRA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2012 116,704 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 116,704 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 115,276 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 113,846 miles

Advise:centre rear brake light not all led's working

Advise:front brake pads starting to get low

Advise:o/s/f waher jet needs unblocking one side

Advise:rear no.plate staining

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 113,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Advise:centre rear brake light not all led's working

Advise:front brake pads starting to get low

Advise:o/s/f waher jet needs unblocking one side

Advise:rear no.plate staining

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 111,752 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 110,442 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 110,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2006 108,938 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 107,072 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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N550 XRA is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N550 XRA, 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 N550 XRA registered?

N550 XRA is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N550 XRA safe to buy?

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