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P959 NKH

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,870 mi
Last recorded161,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 NKH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 161,870 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 161,870 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 156,909 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 151,541 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 147,145 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 140,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 140,982 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 135,360 miles

Both fuel tank straps are corroded.

Front and rear pads are 60-70% worn.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipes at N/S front are starting to corrode.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside requires retreating starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 135,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both fuel tank straps are corroded.

Front and rear pads are 60-70% worn.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipes at N/S front are starting to corrode.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside requires retreating starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 128,777 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 128,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 123,308 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light illuminated

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Jul 2009 123,308 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light illuminated

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Aug 2008 113,204 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 113,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 102,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,430 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 83,106 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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P959 NKH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P959 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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P959 NKH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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