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N355 JHY

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,583 mi
Last recorded203,583 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 JHY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 203,583 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 194,959 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jan 2009 194,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 185,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Feb 2008 185,073 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Dec 2006 178,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 172,481 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 172,479 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

advise front brake imbalance 25%/fail 26%

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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N355 JHY is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N355 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N355 JHY registered?

N355 JHY is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N355 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N355 JHY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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