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N563 OYU

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,007 mi
Last recorded146,007 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN563 OYU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 146,007 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 146,002 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre near the legal limit and perishing

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 134,732 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 128,761 miles

Offside front floor pan corroding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside lower (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 128,761 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front floor pan corroding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside lower (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 121,433 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 121,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,882 miles

Driver's wiper blade deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 105,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2010 96,205 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 96,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 87,937 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 89,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off-side near-side rear and near-side front tyres are rotating in the wrong direction

Fail 9 Dec 2006 83,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stonechips in headlamps

Pass 9 Dec 2006 83,253 miles

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

stonechips in headlamps

Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,423 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 75,423 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N563 OYU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N563 OYU, 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 N563 OYU registered?

N563 OYU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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