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P652 TEE

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

101,595 mi
Last recorded101,595 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 TEE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 101,595 miles

front indicators faded

o/s/r indicator faded

rear discs corroded

slight play in steering column

Fail 14 Dec 2023 101,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

front indicators faded

o/s/r indicator faded

rear discs corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 13 Dec 2022 101,538 miles

fuel filter corroded

incorrect font on registration plates

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,445 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,276 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 101,276 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative disappears into dash board (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,207 miles

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 15 Nov 2018 134,234 miles

play in steering column

rear arches corroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2017 132,442 miles

front exhaust flexi joint poor

light rust offside rear brake pipe

rust nearside front inner wing

rust on offside rear chassis

Fail 8 Dec 2017 132,441 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust flexi joint poor

light rust offside rear brake pipe

rust nearside front inner wing

rust on offside rear chassis

Pass 15 Dec 2016 129,378 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 129,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis split (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine light on

nearside and offside front tyres worn

nearside door step corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

play in column

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear number plate

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 124,666 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres edges worn

Nearside & offside rear inner wings to sills rusty

Offside centre floor pan rusty

Offside rear arch rusty

Offside rear chassis leg rusty

Rear exhaust clamp rusty

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 124,656 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside & offside front tyres edges worn

Nearside & offside rear inner wings to sills rusty

Offside centre floor pan rusty

Offside rear arch rusty

Offside rear chassis leg rusty

Rear exhaust clamp rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 120,918 miles

Nearside front inner wing rusty

Offside rear arch rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2013 117,883 miles

Lift in column

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

front brakes out of balance

lift in steering column

rack moving on baulkhead

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2012 113,845 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

lift in steering column

rack moving on baulkhead

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rubber exhaust mounts perished

Fail 2 Nov 2011 108,493 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rubber exhaust mounts perished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 101,961 miles

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

lift in column

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,277 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s wiper blades

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,240 miles

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 10 Oct 2008 90,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 88,180 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2007 88,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2006 83,935 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 78,360 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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P652 TEE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P652 TEE, 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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P652 TEE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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