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P832 VNJ

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,003 mi
Last recorded157,003 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 VNJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 157,003 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 195 / 60 / 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 156,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 156,632 miles

General surface corrosion underside

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 156,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 156,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 155,215 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 155,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 154,495 miles

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

all brake pipes to rear are corroded but not excessively

Fail 7 Nov 2016 154,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

all brake pipes to rear are corroded but not excessively

Pass 9 Nov 2015 153,962 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 152,818 miles

both front track rod end boots perished

rear brake pipe corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 151,707 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2012 150,039 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 145,786 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear sill end corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2011 145,786 miles

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

offside rear sill end corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2010 142,590 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 142,590 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 140,370 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play top steering colunm bearing

srs/check engine lights on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2008 137,215 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 137,215 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake needs deajusting

Pass 13 Nov 2007 134,019 miles

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

chips in windscreen

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2007 134,017 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

chips in windscreen

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2006 132,659 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 132,654 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2005 129,326 miles

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 VNJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P832 VNJ, 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 VNJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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