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N240 JPP

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,467 mi
Last recorded163,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 JPP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 163,467 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 159,944 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 159,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 156,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 156,761 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 154,993 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 154,993 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 152,594 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 152,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on

knocking n/s/f suspension ?

Pass 14 Mar 2006
Fail 14 Mar 2006 144,672 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

n/s rear tyre has stepped tread on inner edge

plastic covers over outer sills obstructing view

small hole appearing in o/s outer cv boot

stone chips in windscreen

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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N240 JPP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N240 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 N240 JPP registered?

N240 JPP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N240 JPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N240 JPP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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