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N405 AJM

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

121,503 mi
Last recorded121,503 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 AJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 121,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion rear axle,shockers,rear top shocker mounts,exhaust

Pass 15 Feb 2022 121,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion rear axle,shockers,springs,rear top shocker mounts,exhaust

Fail 15 Feb 2022 121,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion rear axle,shockers,springs,rear top shocker mounts,exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,162 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

slight play o/s n/s front compliance bushes

surface corrosion rear top shocker mounts,inner rear arches,rear axle,shockers,springs,rear axle mounts

Fail 7 Dec 2020 121,162 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass missing

slight play o/s n/s front compliance bushes

surface corrosion rear top shocker mounts,inner rear arches,rear axle,shockers,springs,rear axle mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,217 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion rear axle,shockers,springs

Fail 26 Apr 2019 115,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion rear axle,shockers,springs

Pass 4 May 2018 107,749 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,shockers

Fail 3 May 2018 107,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,shockers

Pass 4 May 2017 105,705 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,shockers,front,rear springs

Fail 3 May 2017 105,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrosion rear axle,shockers,front,rear springs

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,030 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack rubbers slightly contaminated

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,exhaust

Fail 19 Apr 2016 102,030 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack rubbers slightly contaminated

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,exhaust

Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,732 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack arm rubbers perishing

surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,243 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ecu light on

inner steering rack rubbers perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

plastic skirts fitted

slight oil leak from engine

surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,355 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 88,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,612 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 84,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,402 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 80,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,421 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,859 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 70,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,995 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 57,932 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 57,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N405 AJM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 N405 AJM, 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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N405 AJM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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