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N307 YJM

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

212,462 mi
Last recorded212,462 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN307 YJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 212,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 211,693 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch area corroded,

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 211,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch area corroded,

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 210,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 209,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides upper (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 209,006 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides upper (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 206,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear boot floor area rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 206,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure boot area rusty (6.4.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 203,732 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 203,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Oil leak

boot floor rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2014 199,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

wipers starting to split

Pass 7 Aug 2014 199,822 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

wipers starting to split

Fail 26 Jul 2014 199,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 192,269 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 192,265 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank breather pipe clip broken

Pass 28 Jul 2012 184,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r wheelarech showing corried

Pass 8 Jul 2011 176,096 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch showing corried

Fail 8 Jul 2011 176,096 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r wheel arch showing corried

Pass 14 Jul 2010 170,421 miles

front no. plate damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 2 Jul 2009 162,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 152,609 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 152,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 151,938 miles

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

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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N307 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N307 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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N307 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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