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P834 MLC

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,388 mi
Last recorded162,388 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 MLC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 162,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 162,382 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 160,547 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside vehicle

Windscreen chipped

Fail 27 May 2021 160,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside vehicle

Windscreen chipped

Pass 28 May 2020 158,761 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bump-stop deteriorating

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 May 2020 158,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bump-stop deteriorating

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2019 155,994 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Some corrosion on floor and rear chassis sections

Pass 6 Apr 2018 151,155 miles

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

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

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Surface pitting on brake discs

Fail 6 Apr 2018 151,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Surface pitting on brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2016 138,562 miles

Cracks in windscreen

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 138,562 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Cracks in windscreen

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Very heavy pitting on n/s/r brake disc

Pass 27 Mar 2015 125,973 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

play in steering colomn

rear brake application levels high

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2015 125,973 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

play in steering colomn

rear brake application levels high

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,786 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

O/S/F fog light not working

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 98,106 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 98,103 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,263 miles

SRS light on / ABS was on ?

Screen damaged

O/S/R split inner sidewall. May fail at any time

Pass 25 Mar 2009 94,130 miles

Both rear brake hose / ferules heavily corroded / change

N/S/F tyre on limit

SRS light on

Screen damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2009 94,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear brake hose / ferules heavily corroded / change

N/S/F tyre on limit

SRS light on

Screen damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2007 93,772 miles

air bag light staying on

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyrew worn to limit

offside front tyre tread worn uneven

offside front wheel rim

windscreen damage

Fail 30 Oct 2007 93,772 miles

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

air bag light staying on

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyrew worn to limit

offside front tyre tread worn uneven

offside front wheel rim

windscreen damage

Pass 19 Sep 2006 92,587 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 92,587 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P834 MLC is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P834 MLC, 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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P834 MLC is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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