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P693 MRK

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,332 mi
Last recorded179,332 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 MRK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 179,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2014 179,099 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,322 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat at time of test.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 105,320 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat at time of test.

Fail 8 Nov 2013 105,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

link pipe to middle section joint slightly blowing

Pass 10 Nov 2012 92,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on the dash

the car did boil over

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,415 miles

near side windscreen washer inoperative.

srs light on dash

Fail 4 Nov 2011 84,415 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

near side windscreen washer inoperative.

srs light on dash

Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,085 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,913 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,608 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,826 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 65,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 59,468 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 55,105 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 55,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P693 MRK is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver 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 P693 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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P693 MRK is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P693 MRK safe to buy?

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