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N598 MGO

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,483 mi
Last recorded136,483 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 MGO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 136,483 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 133,736 miles

(both) front brake disc's slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 133,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

(both) front brake disc's slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 133,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

SRS warning light does not go out indicating fault with safety system

Pass 15 Apr 2009 127,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 123,973 miles

rear silencer starting to blow

Pass 20 Mar 2007 117,691 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracked on side wall

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 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 85.7%.

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 N598 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 N598 MGO registered?

N598 MGO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 25 July 1996.

Is N598 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N598 MGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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