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N440 AJM

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 AJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,988 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

airbag lamp inop.

no.plates req.soon

Fail 24 Apr 2013 102,988 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

no.plates req.soon

Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,971 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

No.plates req.soon

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f seatback release inop.

srs light on

Fail 24 Apr 2012 99,971 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

No.plates req.soon

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f seatback release inop.

srs light on

Pass 6 May 2011 95,895 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 95,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 93,850 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 93,850 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 92,016 miles

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

smoke at drivers seat belt corrected

Pass 9 Jul 2007 92,016 miles

smoke at drivers seat belt corrected

Pass 3 Jul 2006 90,241 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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N440 AJM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N440 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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N440 AJM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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