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P932 SMW

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,449 mi
Last recorded105,449 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP932 SMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 105,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2016 105,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 101,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear floor rusty

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2013 93,774 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,589 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 89,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,469 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 82,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,045 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 78,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 74,664 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,358 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,523 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 61,270 miles

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

n/s washer jet blocked

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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P932 SMW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P932 SMW, 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 P932 SMW registered?

P932 SMW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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