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N501 JLT

1997 Saab 900 S

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,443 mi
Last recorded116,443 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 JLT
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 116,443 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 116,443 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,132 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 103,400 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 5 Jan 2007 103,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brakes slightly binding

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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N501 JLT is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,426 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N501 JLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N501 JLT registered?

N501 JLT is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is N501 JLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 JLT shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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