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P647 RHX

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,514 mi
Last recorded120,514 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 RHX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 120,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,603 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 118,593 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside steering rack clip slightly loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 115,105 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 111,920 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 111,916 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 108,172 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long travel parking brake lever

offside rear tyre worn uneven

srs light on

Fail 26 Sep 2012 108,165 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long travel parking brake lever

offside rear tyre worn uneven

srs light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 106,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

srs warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2010 106,064 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 106,062 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 102,579 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorating.

little reserve travel on handbrake.

o/s/f indicator discoloured.

Pass 6 May 2008 99,158 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 99,124 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

n/s/f indicator lens damaged.

slight blow from front exhaust joint.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 94,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat shield lose and rubing n/s/r brake hose

wiper blade in poor condishion

Pass 10 Nov 2005 89,395 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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P647 RHX is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P647 RHX, 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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P647 RHX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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