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P43 BBC

1996 Saab 90

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,507 mi
Last recorded113,507 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 90116,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 BBC
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 113,507 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 113,503 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavey grease on inside of road wheel , suspension and could be on the brakes

one of each screen washer not working

Fail 19 Jun 2008 113,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted over sills

Exhaust system corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 103,547 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 103,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 100,524 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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P43 BBC is a 1996 Saab 90 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P43 BBC, 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 P43 BBC registered?

P43 BBC is a 1996 Saab 90, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P43 BBC safe to buy?

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