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FOO 516

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,244 mi
Last recorded117,244 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOO 516
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,244 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 100,217 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 100,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 100,211 miles

offside front tyre wearing and perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2009 100,201 miles

jubilee clip on breather hose from fuel tank broken

offside front tyre perishing.

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 100,037 miles

nearside handbrake cable seizing up.

nearside handbrake low effort.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 98,349 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre wall cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2006 95,445 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 95,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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FOO 516 is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FOO 516, 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.

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What year was FOO 516 registered?

FOO 516 is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is FOO 516 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOO 516 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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