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N577 SVY

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,692 mi
Last recorded93,692 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN577 SVY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 93,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to under side floor

reverse light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2025 92,015 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 89,143 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 89,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 84,839 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 84,837 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor panel holed and weak by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 80,243 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 74,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 74,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 68,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 62,978 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,099 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,541 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,033 miles

exhaust back box slight blow

Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,313 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and split on tread

Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,363 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,058 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,624 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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N577 SVY is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N577 SVY, 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 N577 SVY registered?

N577 SVY is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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