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N831 GMA

1996 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,279 mi
Last recorded162,279 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 GMA
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 162,279 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 162,279 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 159,043 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 159,043 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 151,887 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 145,641 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 145,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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N831 GMA is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N831 GMA, 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.

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What year was N831 GMA registered?

N831 GMA is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N831 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N831 GMA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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