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P924 PBH

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,842 mi
Last recorded154,842 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 PBH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 154,842 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low for vehicle

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 154,745 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access

Offside Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 154,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside condensation inside headlamp

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

dampness on steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2016 153,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside condensation in side headlamp

Offside parking brake low for vehicle

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

dampness on steering rack

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 152,801 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut nearside rear tyre inner side wall

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2014 152,155 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs wearing

front exhaust deteriorating

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2014 152,155 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs wearing

front exhaust deteriorating

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2013 148,652 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

dampness on power steering rack

front brake discs wearing

front exhaust pipe corroding

nearside front lower fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2013 148,475 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust pipe corroding

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

dampness on power steering rack

front brake discs wearing

nearside front lower fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2012 143,056 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust corroding

front washers poor

nearside front lower fog lamp glass cracked

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 139,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

dampness on steering rack

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2010 137,352 miles

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

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

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

dampness on power steering rack

front wiper blades poor

nearside front fog lamp not working

small cuts offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2009 136,313 miles

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

dampness on steering rack

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 6 Mar 2008 132,847 miles

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

heavy corrosion both rear brake hose ferrules

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2007 127,608 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 127,603 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2006 122,972 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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P924 PBH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P924 PBH, 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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P924 PBH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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