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P877 KOT

1996 Saab 900 SE

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,304 mi
Last recorded70,304 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE104,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 KOT
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,304 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Fail 28 Jun 2011 69,346 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,525 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 68,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,889 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 61,889 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,792 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 58,792 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,597 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 56,597 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion forming on fuel tank straps

corrosion forming on rear suspension components

damage to rear bumper

dampness to power steering rack

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sill panels covered by trim

Pass 19 Jul 2006 53,995 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 35,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

dampness to power steering rack/pipes

n/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

outer sill panels covered by plastic trim

reverse lights not working

rust forming on fuel tank straps and rear suspention beam

some cracking to handbrake outer casing

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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P877 KOT is a 1996 Saab 900 SE in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 104,744 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P877 KOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P877 KOT is a 1996 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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