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N586 WUP

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

96,303 mi
Last recorded96,303 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN586 WUP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 96,303 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear inner pads low

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,091 miles

Hand brake travel long

Offside rear tyre deteriated on inner edge

Small damage in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2021 93,984 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,166 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,916 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriated

Small damage to windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,317 miles

Small damage to windscreen

Small exhaust leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 91,370 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake fluid low

nearside rear brake draging

Fail 4 Mar 2014 89,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak on power steering

oil leak on radiator / gear box

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,213 miles

Nearside and off side rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Small damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,079 miles

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

Small fluide leak on sterring rack

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,170 miles

Slight damage to windscreen

air bag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,875 miles

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded slightly

slight power steering leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,580 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,498 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,105 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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N586 WUP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N586 WUP, 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 N586 WUP registered?

N586 WUP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N586 WUP safe to buy?

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