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P902 BPF

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,384 mi
Last recorded149,384 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 BPF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 149,384 miles

Check engine light on

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter twisted

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 149,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Check engine light on

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter twisted

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 134,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 124,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn (borderline pass)

handbrake high

rear number plate slightly delaminated

slight movement in steering column

stone chip in nearside front headlamp

Fail 31 Jan 2011 124,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f indicator slightly damaged (condensation in the lamp)

o/s/f slight inner wing damage

only just met the emissions limits (lambda) engine sometimes stalled

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

serious engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2009 123,622 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers sarting to smear

h/brake has high travel

low road grip rear axle

n/s/f headlamp chipped

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2008 123,611 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2008 123,610 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2007 110,021 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 110,021 miles

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

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to n/s/r chassis legs

handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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P902 BPF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P902 BPF, 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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P902 BPF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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