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P922 MUR

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

162,274 mi
Last recorded162,274 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP922 MUR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 162,274 miles

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

exhaust repaired

Fail 28 Feb 2013 162,271 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust repaired

Pass 2 Mar 2012 141,279 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 141,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wiper worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 133,410 miles

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

squeak on steering column requires further investigation

Fail 25 Feb 2011 133,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 125,964 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 125,964 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 125,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slightplay in steering wheel up and down

Pass 14 Apr 2008 117,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 111,114 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 110,447 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 110,447 miles

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

Offside Front 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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P922 MUR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P922 MUR, 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 P922 MUR registered?

P922 MUR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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