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N39 YJM

1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

194,504 mi
Last recorded194,504 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo119,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 YJM
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 194,504 miles

as before

Fail 6 Nov 2007 194,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

brake servo rusty

chip in windscrean

o/s/r wheel arch

oil leak

outer sil covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2006 183,356 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 183,356 miles

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

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 181,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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N39 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 119,366 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N39 YJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N39 YJM registered?

N39 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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