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P726 DJB

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,082 mi
Last recorded92,082 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 DJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,082 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,977 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,277 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,902 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,720 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,187 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,828 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 80,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,109 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,946 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,818 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,652 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 66,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,836 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 60,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,684 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,212 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside front tyres showing wear

nearside and offside rear flexi brake hoses [ferrils corroding]

rear tyres showing wear

slight wear in steering rack / track rod ends

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,929 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 51,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyres have minor cuts in tread and showing wear

Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,871 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 12 Aug 2005 44,010 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

steering rack damp offside front

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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P726 DJB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P726 DJB, 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 P726 DJB registered?

P726 DJB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P726 DJB safe to buy?

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