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P860 FNH

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

202,975 mi
Last recorded202,975 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 FNH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 202,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 201,987 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 200,438 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 197,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 193,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 184,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 179,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy From rear box seal (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 175,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 171,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 171,066 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 161,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 157,513 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 157,513 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 157,494 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/r outer brake disc surface corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 155,439 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 155,439 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 148,325 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 148,284 miles

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

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

Aux belt split

Pass 22 Nov 2010 144,893 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 144,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2009 141,571 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 141,571 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 139,685 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 136,172 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

front no plate cracked

handbrake cable outer casings splitting

nsr tyre slightly distorted

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake hose ferules corroded

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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P860 FNH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P860 FNH, 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 P860 FNH registered?

P860 FNH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P860 FNH safe to buy?

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