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N451 JAH

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,592 mi
Last recorded182,592 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 JAH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 182,592 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 182,481 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 173,315 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 173,179 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 167,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 167,046 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 155,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 146,703 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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N451 JAH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N451 JAH, 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 N451 JAH registered?

N451 JAH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N451 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N451 JAH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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