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P629 OUB

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,802 mi
Last recorded118,802 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 OUB
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 118,802 miles

Oil leak

in out movement on steering column

Fail 4 Jul 2008 118,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

in out movement on steering column

Fail 13 Jul 2007 110,945 miles

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 110,945 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 101,495 miles

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

servo damp

Fail 15 Aug 2006 101,494 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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P629 OUB is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto in Silver 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 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,906 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P629 OUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P629 OUB registered?

P629 OUB is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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