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J12 JDP

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,275 mi
Last recorded124,275 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 JDP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 124,275 miles

Central Front Lower Parking brake lever slightly high.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 124,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Parking brake lever slightly high.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 115,671 miles

Front Lower Both front fog lamps not working.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 115,671 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Both front fog lamps not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn smooth outer edge and wearing low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 108,171 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel needs attention

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,102 miles

steering rack fixing rubber mounts slightly insecure and worn

Fail 20 Jun 2018 103,102 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

steering rack fixing rubber mounts slightly insecure and worn

Pass 25 May 2017 99,136 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 99,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 91,853 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side's (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2016 91,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side's (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,836 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 83,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,402 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted making sill assessment difficult

Fail 26 May 2014 76,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

osf fog lamp inop

plastic sill covers fitted making sill assessment difficult

Pass 22 May 2013 71,525 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 65,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 58,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 50,015 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Fail 24 May 2010 49,999 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2009 44,131 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 44,055 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,707 miles

advise bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,118 miles

bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo †near side front head light stone hole †exhaust middle flexi breaking up

Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,599 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 30,664 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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J12 JDP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J12 JDP, 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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J12 JDP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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