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N242 BKJ

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,793 mi
Last recorded117,793 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 BKJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 117,793 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 117,793 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 113,930 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 113,923 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 110,361 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 110,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 104,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 92,524 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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N242 BKJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N242 BKJ, 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 N242 BKJ registered?

N242 BKJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 17 February 1996.

Is N242 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N242 BKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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