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N80 GOS

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,186 mi
Last recorded106,186 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 GOS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 106,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stone chip in the o/s headlamp lens

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2025 104,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 104,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 102,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage to lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,563 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear some damage to light lens, but not excessive enough to fail

Nearside passenger setback release does not work, but is secure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lens cracked but does not show white light to rear

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Various pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 99,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lens is cracked

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Various PAS pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,192 miles

various stone chips in the windscreen

various engine oil leaks

N/S wing mirror cover slightly insecure and the O/S wing mirror cover damaged

N/S/R light lens cracked

O/S/R indicator discoloured

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly perished

rear pads worn 70%

stone chip in the O/S headlamp lens

various very slight leaks from the exhaust joints

Pass 7 Jan 2019 96,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake pads worn low

Stone chip in the o/s headlamp lens

Various stone chips in the windscreen

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 7 Jan 2019 96,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear brake pads worn low

Stone chip in the o/s headlamp lens

Various stone chips in the windscreen

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,299 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear brake pads worn low

Stone chip in the o/s headlamp lens

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,591 miles

Engine oil leak

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,624 miles

Headlamp wipers split

Stone chip in the o/s headlamp

Tax disc and parking sticker remove prior to Mot test

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,036 miles

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

offside mirror housing damaged

small chips to windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,557 miles

n/s/f seat tilt cable broken.

n/s/r light lens cracked but complete.

o/s mirror cover broken.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,364 miles

front brake imbalance 22%. Max limit 25%.

slight engine oil leak.

underbody dry!

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,884 miles

front tyres worn to 2 mm, rewar tyres worn to 4 mm, rear tyre side walls badly perished! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

stone chip in the o/s headlamp lens.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 79,754 miles

engine damp with oil.

front tyres worn to 3 mm,rear tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

n/s headlamp pattern poor.

steering rack damp with fluid.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,394 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm, o/s/f + n/s/r tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various small stone chips + light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 75,760 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi in poor condition.

front registration plate slightly delaminated.

o/s/f headlight lens chipped.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 72,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 64,242 miles

Front number plate discoloured slightly.

Slight exhaust blow at joints.

Various stone chips in windscreen.

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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N80 GOS is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N80 GOS, 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 N80 GOS registered?

N80 GOS is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is N80 GOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N80 GOS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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