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P899 TWO

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,017 mi
Last recorded134,017 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 TWO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 134,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 124,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules advise replacement soon (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Jan 2018 124,811 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules advise replacement soon (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,061 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 110,061 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe by joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc rusty

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 104,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working R (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe by joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc rusty

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 98,126 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 95,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 87,858 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 87,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,706 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,050 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,947 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 62,743 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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P899 TWO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P899 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 P899 TWO registered?

P899 TWO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P899 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P899 TWO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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