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P717 HHH

1996 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

210,033 mi
Last recorded210,033 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 HHH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 210,033 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 210,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 200,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 200,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 188,056 miles

both sides rear shocker top mounting points corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2008 187,923 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both sides rear shocker top mounting points corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 173,920 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 173,920 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

off side rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2006 160,546 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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P717 HHH is a 1996 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P717 HHH, 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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What year was P717 HHH registered?

P717 HHH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P717 HHH safe to buy?

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