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J88 JUS

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,596 mi
Last recorded121,596 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 JUS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 121,596 miles

discs corroded from sitting

front shocks bounce

Fail 25 Jul 2013

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 121,466 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 121,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 120,699 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 120,699 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 119,045 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 119,045 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009
Fail 14 Apr 2009

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008
Pass 30 Mar 2007
Pass 17 Mar 2006 68,588 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 68,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

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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J88 JUS is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 111,757 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 J88 JUS, 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 31 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J88 JUS registered?

J88 JUS is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is J88 JUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 JUS shows 14 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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