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P882 PBJ

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,487 mi
Last recorded143,487 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 PBJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2015 143,487 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 135,310 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 May 2014 135,310 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2013 128,066 miles

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

o/s/f indicater+wing repeater damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 120,795 miles

exhaust deteriorated at centre flex

Fail 9 Jun 2012 120,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust deteriorated at centre flex

Pass 2 Jun 2011 113,285 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight damage to o/s/f indicator

Pass 3 Jun 2010 105,368 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,048 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 94,048 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2008 83,314 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 83,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 78,304 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 72,456 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 72,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P882 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 60%.

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 P882 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.

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P882 PBJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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