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N282 YAJ

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,578 mi
Last recorded98,578 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 YAJ
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,578 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm of tread

Fail 24 Jan 2017 98,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm of tread

Pass 15 Jan 2016 97,691 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 13 Jan 2016 97,690 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 Dec 2014 95,666 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2014 95,661 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front wiper blade's smearing screen

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 93,267 miles

Front suspension strut sring seats heavily rusted.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 93,262 miles

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

Front suspension strut sring seats heavily rusted.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 90,327 miles

Front suspension strut spring seats showing signs of corrosion.

Slight blow from exhaust flex pipe.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,510 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 87,510 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,811 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 80,644 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 80,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 77,481 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,165 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,951 miles

Exhaust front section heavily corroded.

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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N282 YAJ is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,906 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N282 YAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N282 YAJ is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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