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N552 SGY

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,487 mi
Last recorded136,487 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 SGY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 136,487 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 136,487 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 132,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive general (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and some of its components

Pass 27 Sep 2021 129,353 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 129,353 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 127,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 125,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin mot reg only just met (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top strut mount play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin mot reg only just met (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 123,958 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 120,914 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 118,630 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 115,169 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 115,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,921 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

NSF Tyre has damage to the sidewall but is not deep enough to expose chords

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 102,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 98,052 miles

Automatic transmission - Dipstick missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 98,052 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Automatic transmission - Dipstick missing

Both sides rear Brake discs - Scored & Badly pitted

Coolant level - Low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,379 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2010 94,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 90,317 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 84,796 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,358 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2006 71,148 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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N552 SGY is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N552 SGY, 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 N552 SGY registered?

N552 SGY is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is N552 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N552 SGY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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