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P925 JSD

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,725 mi
Last recorded86,725 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 JSD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,725 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 86,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,044 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,559 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 77,559 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,896 miles

corrosion on steering and suspension components requires to be kept under strict observation

Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,898 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rust on suspension components quite advanced keep under observation

Fail 4 Jul 2012 66,925 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,925 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,865 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,910 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f seat`s tilt mechanism faulty.

Radiator leaking.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,028 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,115 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 52,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear flexible brake pipe retaining devices are corroded to excess

Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,021 miles

keep wear on o/s rear tyre under observation

Pass 28 Jun 2006 42,096 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 42,096 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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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P925 JSD is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 P925 JSD, 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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P925 JSD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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