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N404 WFJ

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,374 mi
Last recorded91,374 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 WFJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,374 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,126 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 91,126 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,882 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,867 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount/bracket+support inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.

Offside Front upper arch + inner arch holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside Rear brake starting to bind.

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,482 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack+perish.

Offside Front Upper wing/arch holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside Rear axle/subframe mount corroding.

damage to o/s mirror glass.

oil leak.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 90,480 miles

Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack+perish.

Offside Front Upper wing/arch holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside Rear axle/subframe mount corroding.

damage to o/s mirror glass.

oil leak.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 89,409 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,106 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 86,829 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 84,390 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,390 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,833 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 82,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 81,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,144 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 79,766 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,766 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 78,459 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 78,459 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,253 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N404 WFJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N404 WFJ, 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 N404 WFJ registered?

N404 WFJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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