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P944 JSD

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,887 mi
Last recorded78,887 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 JSD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,887 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all + surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 78,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all + surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 76,200 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 75,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 73,406 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,927 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,036 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,227 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,166 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,735 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,395 miles

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,601 miles

both front windows are tinted

the bulkhead flexes when the steering is rocked (normal) and the rack is damp with fluid

the parking brake cable outer cable front mounting is flexing on the floor (normal) but is secure

there is slight end float in the steering column

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,925 miles

alloy wheels scuffed.

front windows tinted.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear light lens cracked, not showing white light.

Offside rear number plate lamp dull

Windscreen chiped ( Offside ) not inside zone A or wiper swept area

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,861 miles

heavey tint on front windows.

rear brake pads 2/3's worn.

various stonr chips in windscreen.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,784 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked but complete.

rear brake pads low.

small dent in bonnet.Mark in n/s rear wing.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 18 Jul 2007 50,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front windows tinted.

o/s/r light lens cracked,but complete.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,509 miles

front windows tinted.

o/s/r light lens cracked,but complete.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,953 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked but complete.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

various stone chips in windscreen.

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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P944 JSD is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P944 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P944 JSD registered?

P944 JSD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P944 JSD safe to buy?

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