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N558 KVL

1996 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

233,137 mi
Last recorded233,137 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 KVL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 233,137 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Mar 2012 233,134 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 219,992 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE ON INSIDE

Fail 31 Jan 2011 219,991 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE ON INSIDE

Pass 26 Mar 2010 206,967 miles

Engine light lit on dashboard.

Handbrake lever travel high.

Rear seats folded down and mountain bike in back - unable to check any rear seatbelts.

Slight play in both front bottom arms.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 206,326 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Engine light lit on dashboard.

Rear seats folded down and mountain bike in back - unable to check any rear seatbelts.

Slight play in both front bottom arms.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 189,112 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 189,112 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 171,840 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 171,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 159,105 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 159,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 156,261 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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N558 KVL is a 1996 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N558 KVL, 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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N558 KVL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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