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P846 JRY

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,102 mi
Last recorded71,102 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 JRY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch at rear holed

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 71,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at plastic wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wing split down seam when on full lock (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch at rear holed

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing at plastic wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release cable sticky

Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,826 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wheel arches corroded

all suspension parts corroded

boot floor corroded

fuel filter corroded

sills becoming corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 70,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear silencer corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

all suspension parts corroded

boot floor and spare wheel well corroded

fuel filter corroded

sills becoming corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,023 miles

exhaust parts corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front strut casing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured at rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front strut casing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust parts corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,741 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch at rear corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot floor heavily corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front shocker corroded.

boot floor corroded.

both rear coil springs corroded.

floor pans corroded.

fuel filter corroded.

Fail 4 Aug 2017 67,270 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler neck hose clip. (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting at jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front shocker corroded.

boot floor corroded.

both rear coil springs corroded.

floor pans corroded.

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust parts corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 65,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust parts corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

fuel filter corroded

n/s floor at rear corroded

oil leak at gear box

oil leak at gearbox

rear exhaust corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 63,642 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

n/s floor at rear corroded

oil leak at gearbox

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 63,610 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,476 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,480 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,687 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,816 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,578 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,287 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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P846 JRY is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P846 JRY, 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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P846 JRY is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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