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N577 AVU

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,481 mi
Last recorded88,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN577 AVU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 88,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking will need replacing soon

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

underbody and around suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ns rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,246 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 83,824 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,204 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 83,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 79,332 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,435 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 69,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,427 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,693 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,590 miles

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

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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N577 AVU 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 N577 AVU, 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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N577 AVU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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