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N146 JUG

1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,556 mi
Last recorded145,556 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo119,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 JUG
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 145,556 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2007 139,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 139,805 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 139,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 137,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroding

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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N146 JUG is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 119,366 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N146 JUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N146 JUG is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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