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N584 OYU

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,329 mi
Last recorded119,329 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN584 OYU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 119,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brake discs pitted

corrosion to floorpan

fuel cap sealing washer perished close to excessive

offside headlamp slightly damaged and has condensation on the lens not seriously affecting light output or beam image

Fail 17 Feb 2014 119,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake discs pitted

corrosion to floorpan

engine management light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn low on edges and perished

fuel cap sealing washer perished close to excessive

offside headlamp slightly damaged and has condensation on the lens not seriously affecting light output or beam image

Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

both rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

corrosion to floorpan at front - both sides

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2012 114,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges but tread not cut as deep

corrosion to rear axle

tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 111,313 miles

corrosion to floor pans round drain holes

Fail 1 Feb 2011 111,107 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

slight corrosion to floor pans by drain holes

Pass 2 Feb 2010 107,990 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake travel high

o/s dip beam pattern poor

o/s headlamp condensated

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2010 107,933 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake travel high

o/s dip beam pattern poor

o/s headlamp condensated

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2009 103,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 103,067 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 7 Jan 2008 97,089 miles

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

rear tyre structure failing (both rear)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 93,675 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 93,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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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N584 OYU 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 61.5%.

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 N584 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.

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N584 OYU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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