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N223 GSJ

1996 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,920 mi
Last recorded118,920 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 GSJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 118,920 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside of car , brake pipes metal and subframes covered in thick underseal

Pass 11 Apr 2012 113,384 miles

front brake balance near limit

underside and all brake pipes covered in anticorrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2011 108,393 miles

all brake hose ferrules covered in underseal

all underside covered in thick underseal

Fail 14 Apr 2011 108,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 23 Apr 2010 103,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside at rear has new underseaL !!

Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,974 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,267 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 84,613 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 84,603 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 78,694 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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N223 GSJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N223 GSJ, 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 N223 GSJ registered?

N223 GSJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N223 GSJ safe to buy?

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