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P778 KLS

1996 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,220 mi
Last recorded116,220 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 KLS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,220 miles

Both Sides Rear Tyres Perishing Slightly.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 116,206 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Both Rear Tyres Perishing Slightly.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 114,217 miles

Front wiper blades perishing

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 111,748 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

offside wiper blade perished

Pass 25 Oct 2013 109,641 miles

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

offside front wiper blade perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 107,779 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,373 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front floor corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 102,510 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,419 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 93,020 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 93,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,855 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake hoses furrells heavily corroded

corrsion to chassic rails

corrsion to floor pans round drain holes

damage to outer tyre wall n/s/f

fuel tank straps in poor condtion

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2007 89,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake hoses furrells heavily corroded

corrsion to chassic rails

corrsion to floor pans round drain holes

damage to outer tyre wall n/s/f

fuel tank straps in poor condtion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2006 86,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 82,662 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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P778 KLS is a 1996 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P778 KLS, 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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P778 KLS is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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