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N596 MGO

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,704 mi
Last recorded174,704 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 MGO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 174,704 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVENLY WORN (INSIDE EDGES) AND WORN 2.0MM

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

GENERAL CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM

STEERING RACK AND PIPES DAMP

Pass 13 Nov 2008 166,546 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

offside rear handbrake cable casing slightly deteriorated

plastic covers on both outer sills

Pass 19 Nov 2007 159,137 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

o/s stop bulb dim

Pass 14 Nov 2006 153,755 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 153,754 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 146,008 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 145,986 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N596 MGO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N596 MGO, 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 N596 MGO registered?

N596 MGO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N596 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 MGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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