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N552 LGC

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,326 mi
Last recorded144,326 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 LGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 144,326 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 136,774 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 136,774 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 125,485 miles

front reg plate cracked

rear reg plate discoloured

windscreen chipped zone b

Fail 4 Dec 2007 125,485 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front reg plate cracked

rear reg plate discoloured

windscreen chipped zone b

Pass 12 Jan 2007 123,213 miles

no. plates starting to distort

Pass 12 Jan 2006 114,612 miles

exhaust very rusty at rear

rear no. plate becoming discoloured

Fail 12 Jan 2006 114,612 miles

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

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

exhaust very rusty at rear

rear no. plate becoming discoloured

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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N552 LGC is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N552 LGC, 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 N552 LGC registered?

N552 LGC is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N552 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N552 LGC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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