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N787 PAP

1996 Saab 900 XS

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

137,844 mi
Last recorded137,844 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN787 PAP
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 137,844 miles

air bag light showing

n/s/r wheel arch rusting

Fail 28 Jan 2009 137,844 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

air bag light showing

n/s/r wheel arch rusting

Fail 15 Jul 2008 137,827 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 133,015 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 133,015 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2006 123,731 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 123,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

unable to check emissions due to exhaust condition

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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N787 PAP is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N787 PAP, 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 N787 PAP registered?

N787 PAP is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N787 PAP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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