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N580 WPF

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,405 mi
Last recorded140,405 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 WPF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 140,405 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 140,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 128,938 miles

slight blow front exhaust joint

Fail 17 Dec 2009 128,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight blow front exhaust joint

Pass 10 Dec 2008 119,031 miles

OFF SIDE HEAD LAMP GLASS BROKEN

Pass 10 Dec 2007 108,147 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

play in steering column

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 27 Dec 2006 99,419 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 99,417 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

slight wear in steering column top mount

Pass 13 Dec 2005 94,470 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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N580 WPF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N580 WPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N580 WPF registered?

N580 WPF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N580 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N580 WPF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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