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N598 AAN

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,358 mi
Last recorded85,358 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 AAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,807 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,779 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 82,779 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 80,438 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 80,438 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,353 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,363 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,359 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 61,978 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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N598 AAN is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N598 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N598 AAN registered?

N598 AAN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N598 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N598 AAN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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