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N4 XJB

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,462 mi
Last recorded79,462 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 XJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 79,462 miles

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 79,460 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2015 79,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,026 miles

Handbrake travel high

N/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,787 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,496 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,020 miles

gearb ox oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 61,020 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearb ox oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,494 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,418 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 55,418 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,634 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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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N4 XJB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N4 XJB, 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 N4 XJB registered?

N4 XJB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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