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N192 JLX

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,232 mi
Last recorded110,232 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN192 JLX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 110,232 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 110,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed Tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 109,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 109,531 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 109,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 107,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 107,971 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 104,783 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 104,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 102,108 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front foglight innoperative

Petrol cap condition poor

Fail 1 Dec 2009 97,792 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front foglight innoperative

Petrol cap condition poor

Pass 1 Dec 2008 93,679 miles

(1) Vehicle only just passed cat test.

(2) Cat rattling possible cat starting to break up.

(3) Front brake discs and pads required soon.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 88,270 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 88,270 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear exhaust heatshield broken and loose

Pass 7 Nov 2006 82,735 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 90,430 miles

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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N192 JLX is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N192 JLX, 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 N192 JLX registered?

N192 JLX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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