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N582 OYU

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,452 mi
Last recorded130,452 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN582 OYU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 130,452 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 126,969 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 123,005 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear discs scored

small ex blow rear

temp fuel cap fitted but sealing type

Pass 5 Aug 2009 118,687 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 117,657 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2007 114,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 2 Feb 2007 114,755 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering wheel

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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N582 OYU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N582 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N582 OYU registered?

N582 OYU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N582 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N582 OYU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N582 OYU have outstanding finance?

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