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N32 YJM

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,756 mi
Last recorded114,756 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN32 YJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 114,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel door shut area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure pillar corroded around door hinge (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under brake servo corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near brake pipe mount and axel mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor at rear both sides corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 113,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 112,511 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 112,289 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE FURRELS SHOWING SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,613 miles

signs of corrosion to both rear brake disks

signs of slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Fail 13 Feb 2018 111,613 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

signs of corrosion to both rear brake disks

signs of slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,908 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,954 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 108,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,593 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,265 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 102,520 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 102,520 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,607 miles

plastic over sill panels

Fail 24 Feb 2010 100,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,385 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 99,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 97,913 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 94,431 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 91,492 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,492 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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N32 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N32 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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What year was N32 YJM registered?

N32 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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