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P597 MBY

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,748 mi
Last recorded149,748 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 MBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 149,748 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 149,748 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 125,000 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 149,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe ferralls corroded

flex in bulk head

Fail 10 Sep 2009 149,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe ferralls corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 142,070 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 142,070 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 132,793 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

number plates deteriorated

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2007 132,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

number plates deteriorated

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2006 120,909 miles

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

nubber plates faded

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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P597 MBY is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P597 MBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P597 MBY registered?

P597 MBY is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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