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N916 PJD

1996 Saab 900 S

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,831 mi
Last recorded141,831 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN916 PJD
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 141,831 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

High pressure power steering pipe damp and corroded.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 141,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

High pressure power steering pipe damp and corroded.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 138,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 138,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 134,327 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 134,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 125,647 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 125,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N916 PJD is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 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 N916 PJD, 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 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N916 PJD is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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