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N589 AAN

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,300 mi
Last recorded124,300 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 AAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,300 miles

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

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

Oil leak

underbody has signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2013 124,289 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2012 118,203 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 117,899 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2011 113,449 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 113,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 May 2010 105,150 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 105,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 101,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 98,019 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 97,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2007 84,812 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 84,812 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 82,422 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 82,421 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N589 AAN is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N589 AAN, 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 N589 AAN registered?

N589 AAN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N589 AAN safe to buy?

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