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N229 JPP

1996 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,384 mi
Last recorded151,384 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 JPP
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 151,384 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 151,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet rusty

front and rear floors rusty

front coil springs rusty

nearside rear shock absorber caseing broken

offside front hub cap missing

steering heavy

Pass 16 May 2008 141,549 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 141,545 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

both rear shock absorbers rusty

exhaust system rusty and weak

fuel tank straps rusty and weak

gearbox oil leaks

rear braake pipe connections rusty

Pass 16 May 2007 131,205 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 119,898 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 119,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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N229 JPP is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N229 JPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N229 JPP registered?

N229 JPP is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N229 JPP safe to buy?

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