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P117 SDS

1996 Saab 90

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,816 mi
Last recorded194,816 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 90116,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 SDS
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 194,816 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 194,816 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

eng man light on

Pass 4 Jun 2007 187,557 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 180,384 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 90?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 60
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P117 SDS is a 1996 Saab 90 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Saab 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 116,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P117 SDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P117 SDS registered?

P117 SDS is a 1996 Saab 90, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P117 SDS safe to buy?

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