MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine check light on ?
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 2mm
slight free play in stearing wheel up/down
various rear brake pipes surface rust
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
engine check light on ?
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 2mm
slight free play in stearing wheel up/down
various rear brake pipes surface rust
both rear wheel arches starting to rust
engine check light on ?
n/s/f tyre on 3mm.
o/s/r shock top dust cover corroded away.
rear number plate water/dirt ingress
vehicle under side rear end surface rust.
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear wheel arches starting to rust
engine check light on ?
n/s/f tyre on 3mm.
o/s/r shock top dust cover corroded away.
rear number plate water/dirt ingress
vehicle under side rear end surface rust.
engine check light on ?
n/s/r shock absorber damp
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre cut in tread
o/s/r tyre on 2mm
vehicle underside very rusty
nearside front wiper blade starting to split
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P988 MLM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P988 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 P988 MLM registered?
P988 MLM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 17 October 1996.
Is P988 MLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P988 MLM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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