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N604 MBJ

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,117 mi
Last recorded187,117 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN604 MBJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 187,117 miles

centre rear light not fully illuminated

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe and brake hose ferrule

exhaust tailbox heavily corroded and in poor condition

ignition switch faulty

offside front indicater lens cracked

play in steering column

rear wiper blade worn u/s

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 29 Jan 2009 187,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre rear light not fully illuminated

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe and brake hose ferrule

exhaust tailbox heavily corroded and in poor condition

handbrake lever travel

ignition switch faulty

nearside handrake cable corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls pereshing

offside front indicater lens cracked

play in steering column

rear wiper blade worn u/s

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 12 Feb 2008 183,476 miles

corrosion on nearside rear brake hose ferrule

exhaust tailbox corroded

ignition switch faulty

offside and nearside rear tyres side walls pereshing

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside rear handbrake cable corroded

rear wiper blade worn u/s

Pass 20 Feb 2007 177,971 miles

corrosion on n/s/r brake hose ferrule

exhaust tailbox corroded

ignition switch faulty

o/s and n/s/f indicator lens's fading

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

slight fraying o/s/f seat belt

Fail 16 Feb 2007 177,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level low

corrosion on n/s/r brake hose ferrule

exhaust tailbox corroded

front indicator lens;s fading

ignition switch faulty

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewalls pereshing

rear wiper blade worn

slight fraying o/s/f seat belt

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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N604 MBJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black 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 N604 MBJ, 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 N604 MBJ registered?

N604 MBJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N604 MBJ safe to buy?

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