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J14 LNA

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,629 mi
Last recorded90,629 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 LNA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 90,629 miles

rear exhaust box clamp corroded away

Fail 29 Oct 2012 90,627 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust box clamp corroded away

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,256 miles

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

front brake discs liped

Fail 2 Nov 2010 74,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe from cat to centre box deteriating and blowing slightly

exhaust front pipe flexi part starting to deteriate

near side rear tyre badly worn on inside edge but no canvas visable

off side rear tyre badly worn on inside edge but no canvas visable

Pass 2 Nov 2010 74,119 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust flexi pipe from cat to centre box deteriating and blowing slightly

exhaust front pipe flexi part starting to deteriate

near side rear tyre badly worn on inside edge but no canvas visable

off side rear tyre badly worn on inside edge but no canvas visable

Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,843 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,225 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,908 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 44,982 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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J14 LNA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 100,828 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 J14 LNA, 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 28 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 J14 LNA registered?

J14 LNA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is J14 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 LNA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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