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N551 BCH

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 BCH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013

both rear tyres cracked and splitting

brake discs coroding

engine management light on dash

mileage not desplayed

rear brakes binding slightly

various pipes coroding

Fail 11 Jun 2013

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres cracked and splitting

brake discs coroding

engine management light on dash

mileage not desplayed

rear brakes binding slightly

various pipes coroding

Pass 30 Jun 2012 117,693 miles

2x chips in windscreen

3x nails in osf tyre

air bag light on dash

all suspention componants badly corroded

drivers seat cover damaged

front discs in very poor condition and lipped and corroded

gearbox damp

nail in nsr tyre and in very poor condition

nail in osr tyre and tyre in very poor condition

nsr seatbelt buckle damaged

ps wiper smearing

rear discs lipped corroded and badly corroded

roof stuck open

worning light on dash

Fail 20 Jun 2012 117,693 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

3x nails in osf tyre

2x chips in windscreen

air bag light on dash

all suspention componants badly corroded

drivers seat cover damaged

front discs in very poor condition and lipped and corroded

gearbox damp

nail in nsr tyre and in very poor condition

nail in osr tyre and tyre in very poor condition

nsr seatbelt buckle damaged

ps wiper smearing

rear discs lipped corroded and badly corroded

roof stuck open

worning light on dash

Pass 18 Apr 2011 117,556 miles

all discs corroded on the brake surfaces

brake hoses and pipes and fuel pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust front flexy in poor condition

exhaust heat shield loose

geearbox oil leak

passanger rear seatbelt buckle casing damaged

power steering pipes damp

rear brakes sticking slightly

roof cover not secured into the latches but not insecure

sills obscured by plastic trimss

srs, warning, info display, and check engine lamps on dash

various suspension and brake components corroded

water added to coolant for emissions test

Fail 12 Apr 2011 117,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all discs corroded on the brake surfaces

brake hoses and pipes and fuel pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust front flexy in poor condition

exhaust heat shield loose

geearbox oil leak

passanger rear seatbelt buckle casing damaged

power steering pipes damp

rear brakes sticking slightly

roof cover not secured into the latches but not insecure

sills obscured by plastic trimss

srs, warning, info display, and check engine lamps on dash

various suspension and brake components corroded

water added to coolant for emissions test

Pass 28 Jan 2010 117,500 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 117,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Alloy wheels in poor condition

Borderline corrosion to rear brake hose metal ferrules

Both rear tyre treads cracking & perished

Brake hoses perished & cracking

Engine & gearbox oil leaks

Exhaust flexible joint heavily corroded & leaking slightly

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate heavily cracked

Front wishbone bushes worn & flexing under load

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nail in OSR tyre tread

Outer sills obscured by platic trim

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

Play in NS strut top mounting bush assembly

Rear brakes heavily imbalanced

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Rear silencer sealing clamp missing

Slight fluctuation from front brake readings

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2008 112,309 miles

slight smear to wipers stone chip in windscreen front discs corroded,worn and slightly pitted front wishbone rear susspension arms rubber bushes worn with slight movement rear tyres cracking in tred and sidwalls exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2007 8,810 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 8,810 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 95,793 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 94,698 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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N551 BCH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N551 BCH, 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 N551 BCH registered?

N551 BCH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N551 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 BCH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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