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P816 OBM

1996 Saab 90

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,885 mi
Last recorded153,885 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 90116,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 OBM
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 153,885 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake disks are slightly pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 152,848 miles

damage to nearside rear arch

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers door mirror glass insecure

fuel filter corroded

handbrake cables in poor condition

nearside front headlight has a poor image and is condensated

nearside front seat locking device worn

offside front tyre scrubbing

Fail 19 Feb 2010 152,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage to nearside rear arch

drivers door mirror glass insecure

fuel filter corroded

handbrake cables in poor condition

nearside front headlight has a poor image and is condensated

nearside front seat locking device worn

offside front tyre scrubbing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 151,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clip snapped on fuel filler neck

offside front tyre scrubbing

offside numberplate light dull

outer sills not fully checked due to sill covers fitted

windscreen scratched

Fail 13 Feb 2009 151,837 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clip snapped on fuel filler neck

offside front tyre scrubbing

offside numberplate light dull

outer sills not fully checked due to sill covers fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Feb 2008 150,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes covered in thick grease hence not fully inspectable

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2007 142,277 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 121,298 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 90?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 60
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P816 OBM is a 1996 Saab 90 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Saab 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 116,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P816 OBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P816 OBM registered?

P816 OBM is a 1996 Saab 90, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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