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N476 JGJ

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,522 mi
Last recorded111,522 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN476 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 111,522 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 111,499 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 110,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 110,966 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 109,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning light on

Fail 16 Oct 2008 105,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2007 104,433 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 104,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 97,788 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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N476 JGJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N476 JGJ, 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 N476 JGJ registered?

N476 JGJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N476 JGJ safe to buy?

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