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P900 NES

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,817 mi
Last recorded127,817 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 NES
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 127,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 126,850 miles

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2023 127,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2020 120,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,887 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2019 118,885 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 118,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and front across bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 116,563 miles

battery not fully surcure

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 116,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery not fully surcure

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 111,975 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 111,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 108,886 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 5 May 2012 108,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 19 May 2011 107,910 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 107,910 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 106,255 miles

o/s lens cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2009 104,008 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2009 104,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front and rear number plates slight water ingress

handbrake cables running across exhaust

Pass 28 Jan 2008 100,592 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres slightley rubbing on full lock.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 100,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

offside and nearside front tyres slightley rubbing on full lock.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,914 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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P900 NES is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P900 NES, 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 P900 NES registered?

P900 NES is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P900 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P900 NES shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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