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N319 YJM

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,781 mi
Last recorded159,781 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN319 YJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2012 159,781 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

battery tray area corroded

corrotion to nearside rear 1/4 and bonnet edge

engine light on

genral under body corrtion

offside inner front door handle broken but still operates

offside rear shocker damp

Pass 5 Apr 2011 152,399 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 152,391 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 144,545 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 22 Feb 2010 144,539 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 13 Feb 2009 137,614 miles

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f door latch loose

o/s/r shock damp

rear discs slightly pitted

rust patches

slight ex.leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2009 137,613 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f door latch loose

o/s/r shock damp

rear discs slightly pitted

rust patches

slight ex.leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2008 133,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Stone chip o/s/f head lamp.Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 128,251 miles

front and rear number plates starting to distort

rear exhaust silencer rusty and heat shield not secure

Pass 22 Feb 2006 123,075 miles

1) tyres 215 40 17 2) wheel nut covers fitted 3) o/s rear wheel and tyre distorted

Fail 22 Feb 2006 123,075 miles

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

1) tyres 215 40 17 2) wheel nut covers fitted 3) o/s rear wheel and tyre distorted

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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N319 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N319 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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N319 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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