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N955 JLY

1996 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,277 mi
Last recorded115,277 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 JLY
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 115,277 miles

advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

advise check engine light on.

advise front brake discs lipped and brake pads inner wearing low.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 115,277 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

advise check engine light on.

advise front brake discs lipped and brake pads inner wearing low.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,919 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise front screen delaminating.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 113,918 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

advise SRS light on.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise front screen delaminating.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 111,064 miles

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise power steering rack and pipes weeping

advise rear brake discs corroded

advise srs warning light on

Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise handbrake travel high

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise power steering rack and pipes weeping

advise rear brake discs corroded

advise srs warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2010 106,959 miles

advise both front head lamp beam patterns fading

advise near side rear tyre on legal limits

advise off side rear seat belt slight damage

Pass 10 Mar 2009 103,175 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,810 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 98,810 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 94,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 88,910 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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N955 JLY is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 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 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N955 JLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N955 JLY registered?

N955 JLY is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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