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N581 AAN

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,587 mi
Last recorded109,587 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 AAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 109,587 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 109,587 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 102,200 miles

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

n/s/rear inner wing lower section becoming corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 23 Sep 2010 102,200 miles

n/s/rear inner wing lower section becoming corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 4 Sep 2009 99,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

o/s/rear tyre tread area has surface cracks recommend replacement

Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,002 miles

o/s/rear tyre tread area has surface cracks recommend replacement

Pass 19 Aug 2008 91,862 miles

exhaust blowing at rear section

Fail 19 Aug 2008 91,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust blowing at rear section

Pass 17 Jul 2007 86,607 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 82,420 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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N581 AAN is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N581 AAN, 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 N581 AAN registered?

N581 AAN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N581 AAN safe to buy?

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