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P654 SOO

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,605 mi
Last recorded101,605 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 SOO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 10 Aug 2022 101,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 101,226 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 95,403 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 95,372 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 94,300 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 94,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 115,604 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 115,604 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 110,239 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 110,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 99,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2008 99,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2008 97,006 miles

bulk hesd flexing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 91,988 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 91,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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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P654 SOO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P654 SOO, 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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P654 SOO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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