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N42 YJM

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,317 mi
Last recorded117,317 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 YJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 117,317 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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general underbody corrosion (particularly worse osf floor area & osr above spring mount)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,191 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2013 106,589 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,611 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 94,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 93,442 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 148,103 miles

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

rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 141,594 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 141,574 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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N42 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N42 YJM, 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 N42 YJM registered?

N42 YJM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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