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N885 JLP

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,030 mi
Last recorded208,030 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 JLP
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 208,030 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 194,555 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 194,555 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 180,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2005

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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N885 JLP is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N885 JLP, 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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What year was N885 JLP registered?

N885 JLP is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is N885 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 JLP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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