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P890 BPF

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,631 mi
Last recorded136,631 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 BPF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 136,631 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 135,031 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 132,104 miles

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

near side rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 131,949 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

near side rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 127,346 miles

Some corrosion to ns floor.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 127,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Some corrosion to ns floor.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 120,346 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 114,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 110,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight bind n/s rear brake

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear and cracking front tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2010 106,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 26 Aug 2009 101,940 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 101,940 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 96,703 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 91,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,405 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 80,556 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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P890 BPF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P890 BPF, 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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What year was P890 BPF registered?

P890 BPF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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