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N583 DKO

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,190 mi
Last recorded89,190 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN583 DKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,190 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2014 89,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2013 822,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,185 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2011 78,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,626 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 77,626 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2009 75,349 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2008 72,428 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre shows signs that it was run flat

Pass 14 May 2007
Fail 14 May 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 17 May 2006
Fail 16 May 2006

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre 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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N583 DKO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N583 DKO, 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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N583 DKO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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