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P870 JTR

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,176 mi
Last recorded129,176 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 JTR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 129,176 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

handbrake travel nearly at top of adjustment

Fail 23 Aug 2010 129,176 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake travel nearly at top of adjustment

Pass 22 Jul 2009 125,402 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 125,010 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 125,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 122,015 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 122,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 110,905 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 110,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P870 JTR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P870 JTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P870 JTR registered?

P870 JTR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P870 JTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 JTR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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