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P880 PBJ

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,488 mi
Last recorded134,488 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 PBJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 134,488 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,357 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jun 2016 133,979 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,446 miles

slight play steering wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2014 124,314 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 124,012 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 117,271 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 115,625 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 115,612 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 113,453 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 107,892 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 105,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 102,454 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 100,110 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 100,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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P880 PBJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P880 PBJ, 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 P880 PBJ registered?

P880 PBJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P880 PBJ safe to buy?

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