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N26 YJM

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,323 mi
Last recorded104,323 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 YJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 104,323 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,020 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,962 miles

Oil leak

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise slight movement in offside front lower arm bush.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 85,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

advise slight movement in offside front lower arm bush.

Oil leak

advise both front tyres perrished.

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise offside front tyre close to legal limits.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 80,242 miles

Oil leak

advise both front tyres perrished.

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise offside front tyre on 3mm.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,241 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

advise both front tyres perrished.

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise offside front tyre on 3mm.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 74,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,846 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2011 69,846 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,146 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and nail in offside.

both rear wheels buckled.

brake pipes at rear rusting.

nearside front fog lamp not working.

offside wiper starting to split.

windscreen chipped.

Fail 14 Aug 2010 66,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and nail in offside.

both rear wheels buckled.

brake pipes at rear rusting.

nearside front fog lamp not working.

offside wiper starting to split.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,575 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers fitted over the outer sills

n/s front fog lamp is damp inside

Pass 13 Aug 2008 56,187 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sills coverd

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,649 miles

Windscreen is damaged at nearside, (within mot limit of 40mm).

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N26 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N26 YJM, 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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N26 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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