MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear tyres out of shape
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
both side rear brake discs corroded
engine oil level low
free play in nearside front wheel bearing
nearside front tyre worn from inner edge
nearside wiper blade split
offside head lamp lense crack
offside rear inner side light not working
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
engine oil level low
offside headlight dipped beam output low
engine oil level low
offside headlight dipped beam output low
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
advise wheels off brake inspection
Oil leak
both rear tyres outside,inside tyre wear (slight)
fornt fog lamps damaged insecure
front brake discs lipped front pads seem low
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight damage nearside headlamp lens
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear registration plate fading
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P986 NKM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 P986 NKM, 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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P986 NKM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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