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P77 ULV

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,840 mi
Last recorded99,840 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP77 ULV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 99,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

both track rod end balljoint dust covers deteriorating.

nearside park brake effort lower than offside.

offside park brake cable slightly frayed and rusty.

offside rear inner sill corroding.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 99,840 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

both track rod end balljoint dust covers deteriorating.

nearside park brake effort lower than offside.

offside park brake cable slightly frayed and rusty.

offside rear inner sill corroding.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,866 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 90,388 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 22 Oct 2010 90,388 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 82,910 miles

both rear tyres cracking

hand brake requires attention

Fail 26 Oct 2009 82,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

hand brake requires attention

Pass 5 Dec 2008 81,823 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 81,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2007 80,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 78,337 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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P77 ULV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P77 ULV, 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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P77 ULV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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