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N599 DKO

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,965 mi
Last recorded125,965 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN599 DKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 125,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

steering rack slightly misting

Pass 24 May 2013 117,001 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 108,589 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 98,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,371 miles

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)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 May 2009 90,118 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 May 2009 90,118 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 86,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,508 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 78,315 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 78,315 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 73,514 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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N599 DKO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N599 DKO, 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 N599 DKO registered?

N599 DKO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N599 DKO safe to buy?

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