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N477 ULJ

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,643 mi
Last recorded218,643 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 ULJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 218,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 210,361 miles

Both front seatbelt buckles damaged(still function OK)

Offside rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Windscreen A zone chipped,too small to fail

Fail 23 Apr 2007 210,361 miles

Both front seatbelt buckles damaged(still function OK)

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

Offside rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Windscreen A zone chipped,too small to fail

Fail 13 Apr 2006 201,700 miles

Both front seatbelt relaease buttons damaged(belts still function correctly)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2006 201,700 miles

Both front seatbelt relaease buttons damaged(belts still function correctly)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear disc corroded

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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N477 ULJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N477 ULJ, 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 N477 ULJ registered?

N477 ULJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N477 ULJ safe to buy?

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