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N354 JHY

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

141,202 mi
Last recorded141,202 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 JHY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 141,202 miles

2 bulbs in centre stop light inop

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 141,019 miles

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

2 bulbs in centre stop light inop

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 130,825 miles

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

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

button missing from offside rear seat belt stalk

diffrent sized tyres on front and rear axles 185/195

nearside front and nearside rear tyres low

Fail 13 Feb 2009 130,825 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

button missing from offside rear seat belt stalk

diffrent sized tyres on front and rear axles 185/195

nearside front and nearside rear tyres low

Pass 15 Feb 2008 122,178 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 122,023 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 121,122 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear seat belt stalk button missing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 114,623 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 114,623 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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N354 JHY is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 N354 JHY, 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 N354 JHY registered?

N354 JHY is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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