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N583 VTA

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,012 mi
Last recorded86,012 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN583 VTA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 86,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 86,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 85,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 85,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 85,472 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))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,174 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2022 84,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2021 82,073 miles

Rear Lower Rear underside components corroding.

Fail 26 Jul 2021 82,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault On dash. (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Rear underside components corroding.

Rear Rear service brakes weak.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 81,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,549 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,879 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,072 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,609 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 74,605 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

adv >> rear box support

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,908 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,041 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 72,041 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,660 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tanks straps are corroding (surface rust)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,666 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tanks straps are corroding (surface rust)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both fuel tank straps are rusting. the bulkhead to flitch panel joint is showing signs of cracking on the o/s in the STEERING - BRAKES and SUSPENSION perscribed areas but at this time is not considered excessive.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 68,785 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both fuel tank straps are rusting. the bulkhead to flitch panel joint is showing signs of cracking on the o/s in the STEERING - BRAKES and SUSPENSION perscribed areas but at this time is not considered excessive.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,717 miles

1) Fuel tank retaining straps are starting to show signs of rusting. 2) o/s wiper blade is deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,668 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 65,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,751 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 61,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VTA is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 13 April 1996.

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