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P938 MTR

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,196 mi
Last recorded166,196 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 MTR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2015 166,196 miles

Engine oil leaks

Hand brake requires adjustment or repair

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

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

O/side rear tyre worn on inner tread

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 166,196 miles

Engine oil leaks

Hand brake requires adjustment or repair

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

O/side rear tyre worn on inner tread

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 158,487 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 148,560 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 148,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear breaks require service or repair.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 136,650 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 136,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 125,069 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 125,069 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 104,533 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 104,533 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 94,036 miles

Engine sump plug is leaking oil.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 94,033 miles

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

Engine sump plug is leaking oil.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 81,335 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 81,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 71,888 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P938 MTR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P938 MTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P938 MTR registered?

P938 MTR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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