MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,705 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre outer wall cut but not deep enoughto reach cords
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre outer wall cut but not deep enoughto reach cords
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N198 JLB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N198 JLB, 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 N198 JLB registered?
N198 JLB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 20 June 1996.
Is N198 JLB safe to buy?
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