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P823 CEJ

1996 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

160,158 mi
Last recorded160,158 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 CEJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 160,158 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 158,998 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 157,983 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 156,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 155,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

unable to check rear axle due to being painted over

Pass 26 Aug 2020 154,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake mountain point to floor flexing

Pass 29 Aug 2019 153,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

unable to check rear suspension and n/s rear brake pipes due to being thickly painted over

Pass 3 Sep 2018 151,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play top steering column (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 151,560 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main metal brake to o/s rear hose leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play top steering column (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 149,352 miles

engine managment light on

slight flexing on handbrake mountain

Pass 24 Aug 2016 147,117 miles

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

slight play in top of steering columb

Pass 9 Sep 2015 144,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 142,850 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight flexing on handbrake mounting

slight flexing on steering mountings to bulkhead

slight oil leak from power steering area

Fail 11 Sep 2014 142,848 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight flexing on handbrake mounting

slight flexing on steering mountings to bulkhead

slight oil leak from power steering area

Pass 11 Sep 2013 140,509 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion on rear fuel filter caseing

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2013 140,498 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

corrosion on rear fuel filter caseing

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 137,129 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 133,211 miles

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

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 129,407 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

slight movement in top steering column

slight play in o/s/f lower track control arm centre bush

unable to check outer sills fully due to side pannels fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 125,844 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread patterns

slight play in top of steering coloumbe

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2008 122,945 miles

temporary repair made to exhaust downpipe

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2007 120,178 miles

slight dampness around steering gator on o/s/front but no visuel leek

unable to check outer sills fully due to side panels fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2006 118,054 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P823 CEJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P823 CEJ, 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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What year was P823 CEJ registered?

P823 CEJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P823 CEJ safe to buy?

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