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P981 SGN

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,912 mi
Last recorded108,912 miles
Recorded on7 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 SGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2012 108,912 miles

Brake discs slightly pitted

Coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe/hose from pump wet with oil

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Slight corrosion underside to some components (axle,exhaust etc)

Some of brake pipe slightly corroded and hose ferrules

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside unersealed unable asses fully

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2011 107,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs are corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2011 107,170 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs are corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 103,679 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

OIL LEAKS

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT CENTRAL 3/4

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE WINDSCREEN SWEPT AREA IS DAMAGED

Fail 12 Jun 2010 103,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAKS

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT CENTRAL 3/4

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE WINDSCREEN SWEPT AREA IS DAMAGED

Pass 4 Jul 2009 101,699 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 100,958 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 100,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 100,079 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 100,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 98,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 98,308 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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P981 SGN is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P981 SGN, 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 P981 SGN registered?

P981 SGN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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