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N559 KVL

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,240 mi
Last recorded69,240 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 KVL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2024 69,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,444 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 58,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 57,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 57,103 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% pulling to o/s (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,283 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 54,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,412 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,822 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,718 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,006 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 51,096 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,931 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,664 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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N559 KVL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N559 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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N559 KVL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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