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A14 MCM

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,625 mi
Last recorded41,625 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MCM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 41,625 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 41,613 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 41,595 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 41,565 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 40,975 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 400,100 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,253 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,050 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside windscreen washer poor.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 34,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside windscreen washer poor.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 32,993 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,993 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 31,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,642 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,895 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 28,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,305 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,505 miles

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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A14 MCM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 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 A14 MCM, 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 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 MCM registered?

A14 MCM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is A14 MCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 MCM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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