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N556 AYD

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 AYD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 85,736 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 85,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,911 miles

advise nearside front brake ferrule slightly expanded at time of test

advise nearside front tyre wearing to inner edges at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,504 miles

all four brake hose ferrules corroding.

childs seat in near side rear seat.

rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,830 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,178 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,883 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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N556 AYD is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N556 AYD, 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 N556 AYD registered?

N556 AYD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N556 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N556 AYD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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