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P302 JFS

1996 Saab 900 S

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,591 mi
Last recorded105,591 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 JFS
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2009 105,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 98,318 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 95,633 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 89,485 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 89,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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P302 JFS is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P302 JFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P302 JFS is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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