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N484 JLM

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,077 mi
Last recorded136,077 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 JLM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 136,077 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 131,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 127,657 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 123,367 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 123,367 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 115,497 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 111,099 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 111,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front wipers smeary

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2005 81,141 miles

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

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

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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N484 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 77.8%.

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 N484 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 N484 JLM registered?

N484 JLM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N484 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N484 JLM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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