MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
very slight travel on foot brake
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
both rear tyre walls cracking
Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P742 PFB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 P742 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 P742 PFB registered?
P742 PFB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 18 September 1996.
Is P742 PFB safe to buy?
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