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N76 MGJ

1996 Saab 900 XS Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

195,230 mi
Last recorded195,230 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto107,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 MGJ
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 195,230 miles

damage to o/s outer sill front end

heat sheild insecure rear end

oil showing at both steering rack boots

warning light on and air bag light

Fail 3 Sep 2007 195,230 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to o/s outer sill front end

heat sheild insecure rear end

oil showing at steering rack boots

warning light on and air bag light

Pass 22 Sep 2006 190,868 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 190,786 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 190,708 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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N76 MGJ is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,903 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 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N76 MGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N76 MGJ registered?

N76 MGJ is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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