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P883 NOA

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,260 mi
Last recorded157,260 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 NOA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 157,260 miles

Plastic covers on outer sills

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 157,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic covers on outer sills

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 154,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front bumper damaged

front number plate slightly deteriorating

general oil leaks

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 144,727 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper damage

rear bumper slightly loose

rear petrol tank straps starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jul 2009

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

front bumper damage

rear bumper slightly loose

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear petrol tank straps starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2008 135,694 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 123,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 123,254 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 109,150 miles

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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P883 NOA 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 66.7%.

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 P883 NOA, 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 P883 NOA registered?

P883 NOA is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P883 NOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P883 NOA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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