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P897 TWO

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,102 mi
Last recorded166,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 TWO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2013 166,102 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Towbar component excessively worn (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s front headlamp wiper dose not work

Fail 4 Jan 2012 160,800 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 160,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 16,061 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air pipe has excessive corrosion noticed

fuel cap is broken but can be opened and locked fine

nopte corrosion is noticed out side the prescribed area of the toe bar

note gear nob caseing was noticed missing

note o/s and n/s rear ofr chassis has had a repair

note rear boot drops when left open

note repair noticed to rear exhaust

note vechile snatches into gear pulling onto ramp

washers needs to be adjusted

wear on rear of exhaust bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2010 157,227 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both number plates starting to deteriorate

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 24 Nov 2010 157,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both number plates starting to deteriorate

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 21 Dec 2009 149,667 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 149,578 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 144,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 138,905 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 138,905 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 129,089 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 119,967 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 119,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P897 TWO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P897 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 P897 TWO registered?

P897 TWO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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