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P947 NKH

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,147 mi
Last recorded78,147 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 NKH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,147 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dimly lit (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 5 mm approx (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished 185/65/15

Fail 1 Nov 2017 73,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel tank filler pipe clip corroded and loose (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 5 mm approx (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished 185/65/15

Pass 21 Nov 2016 70,269 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 70,269 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,235 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,544 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 66,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,469 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,886 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,818 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,764 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,546 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 56,908 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,908 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,913 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 55,913 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,126 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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P947 NKH 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 72.2%.

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 P947 NKH, 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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P947 NKH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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