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N631 XMO

1996 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,978 mi
Last recorded190,978 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN631 XMO
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 190,978 miles

suspect engine mounting worn

Fail 13 Jan 2009 190,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

suspect engine mounting worn

Pass 21 Jan 2008 182,735 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm bonnet corroded at top/front front no plate damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2006 169,601 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 169,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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N631 XMO is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N631 XMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N631 XMO registered?

N631 XMO is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N631 XMO safe to buy?

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