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P82 FKJ

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,136 mi
Last recorded97,136 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 FKJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 97,136 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 29 Nov 2011 97,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front floors damaged

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2010 91,682 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 91,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 82,110 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

gearbox has a slight leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 82,107 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

gearbox has a slight leak

advise handbrake cable bracket weakend would need to be rectified

Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,008 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 64,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 61,295 miles

exhaust front pipe flexie joints in poor condition

offside front indicator amber colour fadding

some play in top of steering column shaft

Fail 12 Jul 2007 61,295 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust front pipe flexie joints in poor condition

offside front indicator amber colour fadding

some play in top of steering column shaft

Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,856 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

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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P82 FKJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P82 FKJ, 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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P82 FKJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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