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N597 OFE

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,257 mi
Last recorded162,257 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 OFE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2012 162,257 miles

asdvice floor soft around drain hole

Fail 5 Jun 2012 162,257 miles

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

asdvice floor soft around drain hole

Pass 5 Aug 2011 157,166 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 5 Aug 2011 157,166 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 30 Jul 2010 151,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 147,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 147,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 140,844 miles

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

brake pipes at engine bulkhead slightly corroded

fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 140,844 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake pipes at engine bulkhead slightly corroded

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 133,690 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORRISION ON THEM ALSO O/S FRONT AND BOTH REAR PIPES HAVE SOME CORRISION

O/S REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FURREL HAS SOME CORRISION

Pass 1 Aug 2006 117,611 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 101,091 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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N597 OFE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N597 OFE, 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 N597 OFE registered?

N597 OFE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N597 OFE safe to buy?

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