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P844 JHE

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

162,398 mi
Last recorded162,398 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 JHE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 162,398 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 162,398 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounts detached due to corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2010 159,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 155,044 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 154,908 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 145,841 miles

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

stone chip in centre of screen

Fail 4 Nov 2008 145,841 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

stone chip in centre of screen

Pass 5 Nov 2007 136,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres stepped

Fail 5 Nov 2007 136,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 7 Nov 2006 124,459 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 124,459 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 113,491 miles

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

poly belt cracking

refited rear heat shield above rear silencer

Pass 27 Oct 2005 113,491 miles

poly belt cracking

refited rear heat shield above rear silencer

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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P844 JHE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P844 JHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P844 JHE registered?

P844 JHE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P844 JHE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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