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P979 MLM

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,702 mi
Last recorded47,702 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 MLM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner side

Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner side

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,207 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,457 miles

Front brake pads getting lo2w

Fail 31 Mar 2008 35,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads getting lo2w

Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 22,478 miles

unable to test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted †unable to see the thickness off front brake pads

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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P979 MLM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P979 MLM, 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 P979 MLM registered?

P979 MLM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P979 MLM safe to buy?

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