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P603 NVS

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,821 mi
Last recorded138,821 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 NVS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 138,821 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 138,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 132,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 132,820 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 126,962 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

small chip to O/S/F headlamp

Pass 23 Sep 2014 121,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 121,943 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 114,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 106,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

movement between steering rack mounting and bulkhead

Fail 27 Sep 2012 106,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

movement between steering rack mounting and bulkhead

Pass 8 Sep 2011 96,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,066 miles

osf arm bush protective cover damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2009 78,064 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osf arm bush protective cover damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,570 miles

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

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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P603 NVS is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P603 NVS, 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 P603 NVS registered?

P603 NVS is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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