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P858 ONP

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,220 mi
Last recorded185,220 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 ONP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 185,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (X2) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 185,218 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (X2) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 172,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (offside drive shaft) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 162,862 miles

slight corrosion around nearside rear top shock absorber mounting

Pass 15 Jul 2016 153,080 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 145,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 139,240 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Jul 2013 134,104 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 15 Jul 2013 134,104 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 124,153 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 113,486 miles

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

rear silencer clamp loose but not blowing or insecure

temporary repair on exhaust downpipe

Pass 20 Jul 2010 105,831 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 98,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 98,266 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 88,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 83,062 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 74,781 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 68,031 miles

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

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

plastic covers to 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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P858 ONP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P858 ONP, 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 P858 ONP registered?

P858 ONP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P858 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P858 ONP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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