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INZ 5532

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,345 mi
Last recorded130,345 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationINZ 5532
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 130,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 130,345 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 113,703 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

rear exhaust box poor condtion/slightly leaking

sill covers are fitted too vehicle

Fail 11 Dec 2008 113,703 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

rear exhaust box poor condtion/slightly leaking

sill covers are fitted too vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2007 108,754 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre perishinand low on edges

off side fron t indorcator lence cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2007 108,754 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre perishinand low on edges

off side fron t indorcator lence cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2006 104,302 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 104,302 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside track rod end gaiter split.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 101,062 miles

nearside front door lower hinge cracked around a pillar mount

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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INZ 5532 is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 INZ 5532, 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 INZ 5532 registered?

INZ 5532 is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is INZ 5532 safe to buy?

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