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BJH 314

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,171 mi
Last recorded164,171 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJH 314
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 164,171 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

heatshield above exhaust insecure

high intensity brake light has 2 bulbs not working

offside front bumper insecure

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm on centre tread and slight uneven wear

slight corrosion on both front to rear metel brake pipes

slight damage on rear bumper

slight noise on offside rear wheelbearing

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 27 Sep 2011 164,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

heatshield above exhaust insecure

high intensity brake light has 2 bulbs not working

offside front bumper insecure

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm on centre tread and slight uneven wear

slight corrosion on both front to rear metel brake pipes

slight damage on rear bumper

slight noise on offside rear wheelbearing

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 4 Oct 2010 154,298 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

high intensity brake light has 2 bulbs not working

offside front bumper slight damage

slight dampness around steering rack

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Oct 2010 154,298 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

high intensity brake light has 2 bulbs not working

offside front bumper slight damage

slight dampness around steering rack

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Oct 2009 144,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear flexi brake hoses slight corrosion to ferrules

unable to check full length of sills due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2009 144,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear flexi brake hoses slight corrosion to ferrules

unable to check full length of sills due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2008 134,356 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

auxilary drive belt cracked

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has oil leak

exhaust heat sheild insecure

filler neck jubilee clips corroded

high intensity brake light partially lit

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2007 123,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wheels need tracking

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2007 123,181 miles

front wheels need tracking

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 21 Oct 2006 111,446 miles

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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BJH 314 is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJH 314, 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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BJH 314 is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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