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P856 HHH

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,738 mi
Last recorded120,738 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 HHH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 120,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s N/s sill coverd by plastic

srs light on

Fail 14 May 2011 120,588 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

o/s N/s sill coverd by plastic

srs light on

Pass 2 Jun 2010 119,304 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 119,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 117,994 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 117,982 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 29 May 2008 110,980 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 May 2008 110,980 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 102,072 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Oct 2005 102,070 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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P856 HHH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P856 HHH, 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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P856 HHH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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