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P838 DUD

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,660 mi
Last recorded164,660 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 DUD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 164,660 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/r brake hose flurrel slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2017 164,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR - INNER & OUTER (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER WALL CUT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 165,574 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 165,574 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 164,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 163,465 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 161,678 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 161,678 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 161,050 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 148,769 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroeded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 148,769 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroeded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 132,380 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 132,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 123,684 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 123,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 113,575 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

incorrect fuel cap for vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2006 101,039 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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P838 DUD is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P838 DUD, 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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P838 DUD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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