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H396 JPJ

1991 Saab 900 I 16V

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,003 mi
Last recorded70,003 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 I 16V135,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 JPJ
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2008 70,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake hoses deteriorating and ferrils corroding

front chassis rails corrodsing

rear brake hoses on axle [ferrils corroding]

rear brake hoses on calipers slightly twisted

Pass 5 Nov 2007 59,880 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear tyres word on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Nov 2007 59,880 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear tyres word on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,106 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 55,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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H396 JPJ is a 1991 Saab 900 I 16V in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 135,938 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H396 JPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H396 JPJ registered?

H396 JPJ is a 1991 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 19 February 1991.

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