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P815 CEW

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,281 mi
Last recorded155,281 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 CEW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 155,281 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to n/s/r axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to o/s/r axle mounting x 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure hose insecure, mounting corroded (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of n/s/r inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spare wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 153,395 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r chassis, n/s/r inner wing, o/s/r wheel arch, next to o/s/f suspension top mounting

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn & perished

Fail 18 Sep 2017 153,395 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r chassis, n/s/r inner wing, o/s/r wheel arch, next to o/s/f suspension top mounting

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn & perished

Pass 19 Sep 2016 151,639 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch, o/s/r chassis & rear of n/s/r inner wing

Fail 19 Sep 2016 151,639 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch, o/s/r chassis & rear of n/s/r inner wing

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 149,865 miles

O/s/r seatbelt not fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 149,865 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter insecure x 2 (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s/r seatbelt not fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 148,467 miles

Corrosion around rear suspension

Corrosion to N/S/R inner wing

Corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Inner CV boot perished

O/S Track rod end boot perished

O/S/R seat belt missing

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2014 148,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion around rear suspension

Corrosion to N/S/R inner wing

Corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Inner CV boot perished

O/S Track rod end boot perished

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2013 146,378 miles

Corrosion next to both rear shock absorber top mountings

Corrosion next to o/s/r top spring seat

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2013 146,378 miles

Corrosion next to both rear shock absorber top mountings

Corrosion next to o/s/r top spring seat

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 143,844 miles

Corrosion to both rear shock absorber top mountings

Pass 12 Sep 2011 141,268 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 141,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 139,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 137,395 miles

Clip corroded on fuel pipe at tank

Corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r chassis' & n/s/r inner wing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 137,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Clip corroded on fuel pipe at tank

Corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r chassis' & n/s/r inner wing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 135,637 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r chassis leg & rear of exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2007 134,187 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 132,051 miles

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

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

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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P815 CEW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P815 CEW, 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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P815 CEW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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