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P844 KPX

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,816 mi
Last recorded97,816 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 KPX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,816 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 93,823 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 91,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing close to cords inner shoulder.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 91,521 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing close to cords inner shoulder.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,354 miles

fuel tank straps some corrosion

handbrake cables have some corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2021 88,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank straps some corrosion

handbrake cables have some corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,110 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,405 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

Fail 28 Aug 2019 81,295 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,745 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Central heat shield insecure

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipe/hose above rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive transmission cooling pipe union to radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulder

obligatory mirror has temporary repair to casing ,not affecting view or adjustment

spare tyre underinflated

Fail 6 Sep 2018 75,745 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipe/hose above rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive transmission cooling pipe union to radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulder

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

obligatory mirror has temporary repair to casing ,not affecting view or adjustment

spare tyre underinflated

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,608 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Bulkhead (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 69,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Bulkhead (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,182 miles

movement in upper column bearing

off side front door mirror has a temp repair

traval on hand brake , brakes linings to be inspected all round.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,412 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brake pads looking very very low.

n/s/f tyre showing side wall damage , and worn on outer edge

o/s/f door mirror casing has a temp repair

rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear tyres worn on outer edges and spliting

seek advice on brakes with in 5 days

strong advise road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination asap.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,922 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 49,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,415 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,031 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 37,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,177 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 34,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,540 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,336 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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P844 KPX is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P844 KPX, 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 KPX registered?

P844 KPX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P844 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P844 KPX shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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