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P733 SNO

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,868 mi
Last recorded110,868 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 SNO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,868 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 110,567 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

both fuel tank straps,sligthy corroded.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 109,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

both fuel tank straps,sligthy corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 108,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

all tyres are deteriorating on out side of the walls.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 106,230 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 105,409 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Nov 2010 105,409 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,193 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 99,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 7 May 2009

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 97,743 miles

o/s front indecator lens broken on the side.

rear silencer heavy corrision.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 94,937 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 94,937 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hole in side of o/s front indecator lens

n/s fromt tyre at 1.6mm and worn on edges.

o/s front tyre at 2mm and worn on edges.

rear exhaust silencer slight blow and corrosion.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 91,501 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

o/s front indecator lens broken on the side.

rer silencer breaking up,(OUTER SKIN).

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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P733 SNO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P733 SNO, 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 P733 SNO registered?

P733 SNO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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