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P890 TWO

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,336 mi
Last recorded149,336 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 TWO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 149,336 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 149,336 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 140,872 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 140,855 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 137,582 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 133,923 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 130,753 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 130,753 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 127,883 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 127,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 125,603 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 125,603 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 TWO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P890 TWO, 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 TWO registered?

P890 TWO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P890 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P890 TWO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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