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N239 JPP

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 JPP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2014

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2013 136,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 136,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 135,434 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 135,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 133,375 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 130,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 130,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 126,299 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

All rear brake unions corroded

Bad engine squeal from alternator area

Both N/S tyres have outer sidewall damage

Both front side lights dim

Coolant low

Engine and gearbox oil leak

Front number plate starting to deteriate

Handbrake travel

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 119,843 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leak

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

Front number plate in poor condition

Handbrake performance poor

Handbrake travel

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear heat shield corroded and loose

Fail 18 Nov 2008 119,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine and gearbox oil leak

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

Front number plate in poor condition

Handbrake performance poor

Handbrake travel

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 23 Oct 2007 113,588 miles

n/s/f mirror backing missing

n/s/f tyre on limit outer edge

slight blow centre exhaust join

Pass 24 Oct 2006 108,619 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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N239 JPP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N239 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 N239 JPP registered?

N239 JPP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N239 JPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N239 JPP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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