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P820 OBM

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,899 mi
Last recorded157,899 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 OBM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 157,899 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 157,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 157,346 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 155,407 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

parking brake efficiency just met at 18%,offside brake effort low 130 /170

Pass 18 Jan 2021 153,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 151,407 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop light has 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 151,407 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop light has 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 148,846 miles

parking brake efficiency just met at 17%, offside effort low . 125 / 160

parking brake lever travel requires attention / adjustment

Pass 9 Jan 2018 146,086 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level lamp (1.2.1b)

Offside Front outer wall slightly cut and damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires attention (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency just met at 17%, offside parking brake effort low, 130/160

Pass 17 Jan 2017 142,863 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 142,863 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 140,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 138,865 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 138,849 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

movement in offside upper engine stabliser bar bushes,worn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 134,249 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 130,100 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 130,100 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 126,564 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 126,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 121,269 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 121,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 115,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 115,124 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 107,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 107,392 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 100,651 miles

engine emitting slight blue smoke when revved up

Pass 10 Nov 2006 92,295 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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P820 OBM is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 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 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P820 OBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P820 OBM registered?

P820 OBM is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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