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N826 XUJ

1996 Saab 900 SE

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,459 mi
Last recorded121,459 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE104,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN826 XUJ
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 121,459 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 121,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

baffles loose in rear silencer

corrosion on brake pipes and hoses

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2008 115,194 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

exhaust corroded and slight leak

rear number plate discoloured

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2007 106,764 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 106,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

slight leak on power steering rack

slight movement on bulkhead

Pass 14 Jun 2006 97,407 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 97,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight leak on steering rack

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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N826 XUJ is a 1996 Saab 900 SE in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 104,744 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N826 XUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N826 XUJ registered?

N826 XUJ is a 1996 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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