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N473 JLM

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,582 mi
Last recorded137,582 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 JLM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 137,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 127,582 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 118,183 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 105,402 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 93,650 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 83,205 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,944 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 69,944 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 66,331 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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N473 JLM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N473 JLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N473 JLM registered?

N473 JLM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 July 1996.

Is N473 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N473 JLM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N473 JLM have outstanding finance?

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