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P946 LJN

1996 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,072 mi
Last recorded83,072 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 LJN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 81,039 miles

front discs slightly pitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 76,890 miles

items removed from windscreen to comply with mot regulations

Fail 25 Feb 2008 76,890 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres underinflated

items removed from windscreen to comply with mot regulations

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 11 May 2007 71,944 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 71,864 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 68,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P946 LJN is a 1996 Saab 900 in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P946 LJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P946 LJN registered?

P946 LJN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P946 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P946 LJN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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