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N285 BAJ

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,638 mi
Last recorded140,638 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 BAJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 140,638 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 140,616 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 139,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 124,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 95,391 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 95,391 miles

Inner Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 95,384 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 91,053 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 90,980 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 85,388 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 85,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system showing corrosion

oil leak

slight play steering coloum

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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N285 BAJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N285 BAJ, 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 N285 BAJ registered?

N285 BAJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N285 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N285 BAJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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