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P900 SAT

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

184,692 mi
Last recorded184,692 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 SAT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 184,692 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 183,061 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat don't tilt

Pass 16 Jul 2024 181,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 180,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 179,179 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 179,178 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape and bold patches (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both front top mounts slight ruff on rotasion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exhaust looks like been rubbing on it (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 177,971 miles

Slight play in front drop links

Fail 21 Jun 2021 177,971 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. assenger seat will not tilt (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat will not tilt (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front noise from o/s/f top mount but no free play

Pass 8 Jul 2020 176,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2019 173,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 173,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 169,669 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 16,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 167,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 162,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 158,549 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

front shock absorbers have little damping effect

Fail 29 Apr 2015 158,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 155,320 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 155,317 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2013 150,174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 144,857 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 136,814 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 131,249 miles

O/S front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 11,528 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 11,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 98,721 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 SAT is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P900 SAT, 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 SAT registered?

P900 SAT is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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