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P689 MRK

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,408 mi
Last recorded78,408 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 MRK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2010 78,408 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front exhaust flexy joint poor condition , part of catalyst section

fuel tank straps corroding

rear chassis areas above coil springs corroding

suspension generally soft

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,408 miles

front exhaust flexy joint poor condition , part of catalyst section

fuel tank straps corroding

rear chassis areas above coil springs corroding

suspension generally soft

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,032 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

Front outer b/pads getting very low and nearing limits of wear

Fuel tank support straps getting abit corroded

N/S w/blade split at end

N/S/R chassis next to spring seat getting abit corroded

O/S/R chassis area around spring seat getting abit corroded (underseal split)

Outer sills not checked (Hidden by trims)

Rear number plate abit deteriorated slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,158 miles

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Front suspension rear lower arms outer bushes show slight free movement.

Nearside front tyre is worn to the limits of eear at edges

Rear of exhaust is generaly rusty.

Rear outer seat belts are attached to childs seats full exam not posible

Reduced performance at rear service brakes.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Front suspension rear lower arms outer bushes show slight free movement.

Nearside front tyre is worn to the limits of eear at edges

Rear of exhaust is generaly rusty.

Rear outer seat belts are attached to childs seats full exam not posible

Reduced performance at rear service brakes.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,380 miles

Both rear chassis areas around spring seats getting abit corroded slightly

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade slightly

Fuel tank straps getting corroded slightly

O/S/R inner sidelight bulb N/W

Slight leak at rear exhaust union at clamp area(Temperary repair made)

Slight movement at steering wheel when shaken

Fail 30 Aug 2006 52,197 miles

Fuel tank support straps abit corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R b/hose ferrules abit corroded

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

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

Rear b/disc edges abit corroded

Slight corrosion at rear chassis areas

Slight leak at rear exhaust union

Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,197 miles

Fuel tank support straps abit corroded

O/S/R b/hose ferrules abit corroded

Rear b/disc edges abit corroded

Slight corrosion at rear chassis areas

Slight leak at rear exhaust union

Pass 9 Sep 2005 47,617 miles

Nearside Front 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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P689 MRK is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P689 MRK, 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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P689 MRK is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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