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N5 DML

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,449 mi
Last recorded123,449 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 DML
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 123,449 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

engine mqanagement light on

Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,125 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT WEAR IN OS FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 1 Oct 2013 120,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT WEAR IN OS FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 12 Sep 2012 116,034 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 109,991 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 104,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,320 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

exhaust joints rusty

front brake hoses aged

Pass 23 Jun 2008 99,010 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 97,878 miles

n/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2006 96,984 miles

crack in lower windscreen below zone a †auxillary drive belt tensioner screaming †both inner c/v boots weeping †n/s inner c/v boot loose †rear exhaust tail box rusty †difficult to assess inner front disc pads

sump bung suspect

Fail 15 Jun 2006 96,984 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

crack in lower windscreen below zone a †auxillary drive belt tensioner screaming †both inner c/v boots weeping †n/s inner c/v boot loose †rear exhaust tail box rusty †difficult to assess inner front disc pads

sump bung suspect

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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N5 DML is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N5 DML, 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 N5 DML registered?

N5 DML is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 19 July 1996.

Is N5 DML safe to buy?

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