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N420 BJH

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,813 mi
Last recorded134,813 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 BJH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 134,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front brake caliper slide caps missing

Offside floor corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 132,395 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 129,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,717 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area surface rust

both fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 123,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area surface rust

both fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 118,919 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 118,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 109,736 miles

exhaust backbox rusted

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

rear n/s upper chassis leg rusted

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,524 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear coil spring top mounting.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 102,523 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Corrosion to nearside rear coil spring top mounting.

Nearside rear inner side lamp bulb inoperative.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,943 miles

Nearside rear tyre valve cracking.

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner section.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 93,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre valve cracking.

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner section.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 83,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,469 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 70,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,087 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 58,445 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,445 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 56,552 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 56,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 52,346 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 52,346 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,771 miles

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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N420 BJH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N420 BJH, 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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N420 BJH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 July 1996.

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