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P832 KPX

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,629 mi
Last recorded149,629 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 KPX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 149,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under Door Deal (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floorpan (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Full Exhaust System Deteriorated

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

Oil Leaks

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 147,630 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside sill corroded

Rear brake lines corroded

Rear suspension spring corroded

Steering rack gaiter perished

offside floor corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 145,787 miles

exhaust corrodeed

floor has slight corrosion

Brake pipes damp front to rear

No airbag light

Steering rack gaitor cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2012 143,497 miles

o,s,f floor has slight corrosion

n,s,r wheel tight to turn

Exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 141,976 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Mesh on Front flexi of exhaust starting to split.

Minor stone chips to front screen.

O/S/F light cluster cracked.

O/S/R coil spring has slight corrosion.

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack gaiter starting to crack.

Fail 3 Dec 2011 141,976 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Mesh on Front flexi of exhaust starting to split.

Minor stone chips to front screen.

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

O/S/F light cluster cracked.

O/S/R coil spring has slight corrosion.

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

steering rack gaiter starting to crack.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 139,544 miles

Engine oily

O/S/R tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Dec 2009 137,154 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 133,267 miles

Front "no" plate in poor condition.

O,s,r tyre sidewall perrished.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 133,267 miles

Front "no" plate in poor condition.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O,s,r tyre sidewall perrished.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 125,785 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi starting to come away

o/s/r sring mount upper slight corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2007 125,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust front pipe flexi starting to come away

o/s/r sring mount upper slight corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2006 12,059 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 120,519 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

1) tyres 195 60 15 2) o/s rear has nail in tread and is perished

Pass 7 Dec 2005 113,972 miles

1)tyre size 195?60r15 h 2)front no plate damaged 2)front disc and pads worn 3)rear disc and pads worn

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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P832 KPX is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P832 KPX, 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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P832 KPX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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