MOT Status
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160,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
engine managment light on
slight flexing on handbrake mountain
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play in top of steering columb
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
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
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
corrosion on rear fuel filter caseing
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
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
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
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
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
temporary repair made to exhaust downpipe
unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted
slight dampness around steering gator on o/s/front but no visuel leek
unable to check outer sills fully due to side panels fitted
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.
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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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