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N238 JPP

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,964 mi
Last recorded96,964 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 JPP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 96,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front of bonnet edge corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box poor condition

some corrosion offside rear wheel arch edge

some pitting front and rear brake discs

surface corrosion nearside rear coil spring area

Fail 30 Jan 2012 96,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front of bonnet edge corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box poor condition

some corrosion offside rear wheel arch edge

some pitting front and rear brake discs

surface corrosion nearside rear coil spring area

Pass 1 Feb 2011 93,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,160 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 80,353 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 73,692 miles

shocks soft

rear tyres perisehd and cracked

Pass 11 May 2007 71,754 miles

bulk head cracked and flexing at brake servo

near side rear tyre side wall cracking †of side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 May 2006 64,415 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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N238 JPP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N238 JPP, 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 N238 JPP registered?

N238 JPP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N238 JPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N238 JPP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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