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N117 JCW

1996 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,272 mi
Last recorded105,272 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 JCW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 105,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise front reg plate cracked and slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2009 105,270 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise front reg plate cracked and slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,606 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

nearside front tyre tread is worn on it's outer edge

vehicle tracking may require attention

Pass 8 Oct 2007 85,216 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 85,210 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear disc poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2006 77,189 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N117 JCW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N117 JCW, 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 N117 JCW registered?

N117 JCW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N117 JCW safe to buy?

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