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P739 PFB

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,053 mi
Last recorded126,053 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 PFB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 126,053 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 126,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 124,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,805 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

hand brake effort low

Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,201 miles

brake pipes corroded

hand brake effort low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 121,439 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 121,439 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 120,575 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 119,652 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 119,035 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 118,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 117,191 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 116,962 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 116,962 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 114,693 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s rear handbrake outer cable deteriorated advise replace ASAP

Fail 27 Dec 2007 114,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 107,632 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both rear flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

advise drivers door mirror secured with tape

Pass 6 Jan 2006 98,580 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front number plate damaged

advise n/s front tyre side-wall damaged but does not expose cords

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P739 PFB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P739 PFB, 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 P739 PFB registered?

P739 PFB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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