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N551 COP

1996 Saab 900 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,065 mi
Last recorded99,065 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE104,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 COP
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 99,065 miles

Advise fluid at steering rack.

Fail 1 May 2009 98,931 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Advise fluid at steering rack.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 85,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear exhast heat sheild mount corroded' exhast sheild loose (requires re fixing).

Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,993 miles

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

rear exhast heat sheild mount corroded' exhast sheild loose (requires re fixing).

Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,506 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 77,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2006 72,202 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 72,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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N551 COP is a 1996 Saab 900 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 104,744 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N551 COP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N551 COP registered?

N551 COP is a 1996 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is N551 COP safe to buy?

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