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N60 MEX

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,586 mi
Last recorded101,586 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 MEX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,586 miles

all brake pipes slight corrosion

engine overheated on emissions test

front wheel alignment incorrect advice repair

n/s and o/s coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,320 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,318 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,929 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 89,929 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 89,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,423 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,395 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 80,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 78,898 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2009 75,948 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 72,004 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 67,907 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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N60 MEX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 N60 MEX, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N60 MEX registered?

N60 MEX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is N60 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N60 MEX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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