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N298 YJM

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,624 mi
Last recorded136,624 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 YJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 136,624 miles

Oil leak

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

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate + front plate cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2007 136,624 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate + front plate cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2006 132,234 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 132,234 miles

Centre Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 125,533 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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N298 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N298 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N298 YJM registered?

N298 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N298 YJM safe to buy?

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