MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroeded
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P838 DUD registered?
P838 DUD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P838 DUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P838 DUD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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