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N780 MYG

1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,059 mi
Last recorded145,059 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo119,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN780 MYG
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2008 145,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 138,350 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 138,350 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heatshield loose

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2006 131,359 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 131,359 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

travel at handbrake

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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N780 MYG is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 119,366 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N780 MYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N780 MYG registered?

N780 MYG is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N780 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N780 MYG shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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