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P986 NKM

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,614 mi
Last recorded173,614 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 NKM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 173,614 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 10 Jun 2015 159,849 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 159,844 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 150,595 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 150,595 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 142,143 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 141,575 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 133,574 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 133,574 miles

engine oil level low

offside headlight dipped beam output low

Pass 25 May 2011 124,966 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 115,709 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 105,271 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 105,271 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2009 104,534 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 94,681 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 May 2008 94,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,395 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 72,049 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 72,027 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P986 NKM registered?

P986 NKM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P986 NKM safe to buy?

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