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P648 MMJ

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,238 mi
Last recorded182,238 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 MMJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 182,238 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 182,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 170,921 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

petrol cap slight damage

Pass 24 Jul 2015 160,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 160,530 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 152,309 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 144,200 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 136,554 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 136,553 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 129,334 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 129,283 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 120,481 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 120,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 111,591 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 111,591 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 100,247 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,677 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 91,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 83,122 miles

bulkhead cracked and flexing at servo

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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P648 MMJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P648 MMJ, 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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P648 MMJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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