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P82 MFL

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,013 mi
Last recorded90,013 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 MFL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 90,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 90,003 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 89,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wing (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes painted

Fail 11 May 2017 89,110 miles

Emissions not tested first test failed on cos,,bet test overheated (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle lowest (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wing (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes painted

Pass 11 May 2016 88,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered in protective coating

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,989 miles

all suspension and sub frame components hevily corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 85,735 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r wheel arch very rusty border line jagged edge fail

Fail 21 May 2014 85,735 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r wheel arch very rusty border line jagged edge fail

Pass 16 May 2013 84,816 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 83,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 82,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2010 81,067 miles

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

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

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

boot floor holed and corroded not in p/a

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 May 2009 79,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2009 158,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 157,756 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2008 157,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 156,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 155,777 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 155,762 miles

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

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

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 MFL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P82 MFL, 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 MFL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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