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P844 VCU

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,163 mi
Last recorded125,163 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 VCU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 125,163 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,315 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 123,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,200 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,419 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 120,676 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 119,462 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 117,684 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 117,682 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 115,950 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 113,419 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 110,385 miles

tyres starting to crack

Fail 16 Mar 2011 110,384 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Mar 2010 106,718 miles

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

o/s wiper blade ripped but clearing screen

Pass 3 Oct 2009 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 102,473 miles

fuel tank filler pipe clip loose

nearside and offside rear flexi brake pipe ferrules rusty

nearside front tyre close to legal limit nail in tread tyre cracking and cuts in sidewall

rear fuel pipes perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2008 102,455 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

fuel tank filler pipe clip loose

nearside and offside rear flexi brake pipe ferrules rusty

nearside front tyre close to legal limit nail in tread tyre cracking and cuts in sidewall

rear fuel pipes perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2007 96,959 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 84,958 miles

nail in near side front tyre

nail in near side rear tyre

nail in off side front tyre

near side front tyre worn

off side front tyre worn

plastic covers on outer sills

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 VCU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VCU, 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 P844 VCU registered?

P844 VCU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1996.

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