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P69 FKJ

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,430 mi
Last recorded162,430 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 FKJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 162,430 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 157,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 157,211 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 149,412 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 141,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 141,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 132,989 miles

corrosion on and around rear suspension

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear discs

damage on windscreen

Fail 7 Jan 2008 132,980 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on and around rear suspension

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear discs

damage on windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,030 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 12,030 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 121,924 miles

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

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

slight leak from front power steering pipes

slight play in steering wheel tilt mechanism

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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P69 FKJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P69 FKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P69 FKJ registered?

P69 FKJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P69 FKJ safe to buy?

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