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N513 JGJ

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,401 mi
Last recorded47,401 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN513 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 47,401 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2010 47,399 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 42,945 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front wiper blade split at end

Fail 8 May 2009 42,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front wiper blade split at end

Fail 7 May 2008 41,177 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 41,177 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,065 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,628 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,808 miles

all four tyres perished

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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N513 JGJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N513 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.

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What year was N513 JGJ registered?

N513 JGJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N513 JGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N513 JGJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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