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RSX 190J

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,140 mi
Last recorded116,140 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSX 190J
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 116,140 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 116,140 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 108,804 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 108,802 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,923 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 100,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,006 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

N/S/f Tyre has cut in side wall

O/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Jun 2009 89,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

N/S/f Tyre has cut in side wall

O/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Jun 2008 77,829 miles

All four tyres low on inner edge?

Both rear brake ferrules corroding?

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspen bouncy?

H/Brake travel high?

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

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

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

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

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

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

P/Steering res pipes damp?

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 77,829 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

All four tyres low on inner edge?

Both rear brake ferrules corroding?

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspen bouncy?

H/Brake travel high?

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

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

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

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

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

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

P/Steering res pipes damp?

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,193 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 64,193 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,437 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,903 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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RSX 190J is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RSX 190J, 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.

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RSX 190J is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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