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P609 FON

1996 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,048 mi
Last recorded46,048 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 FON
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 46,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,949 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 45,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion spring location (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 45,127 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and back (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion spring location (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,828 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 42,828 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float steering wheel up and down movement (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,037 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 886,988 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2013 888,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2011 86,338 miles

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

heat shield insecure

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

wheel alignment req checking as both front tyres are wearing on the outside edge

Fail 16 Dec 2011 86,338 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

heat shield insecure

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

wheel alignment req checking as both front tyres are wearing on the outside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2010 72,292 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills not checked due too covers

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,557 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 62,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light lit up on dash board

slight corrsion to o/s/f floor

slight play in possible steering colum

small splits in n/s & o/s/f wiper blades

small stone chip in zone B of front winderscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,128 miles

SRS light lit up on dash board

slight corrsion to o/s/f floor

slight play in possible steering colum

small splits in n/s & o/s/f wiper blades

small stone chip in zone B of front winderscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2007
Pass 18 Nov 2006 48,981 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 41,630 miles

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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P609 FON is a 1996 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P609 FON, 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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P609 FON is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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