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P988 MLM

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,624 mi
Last recorded180,624 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 MLM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 180,624 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 180,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 176,719 miles

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.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 176,699 miles

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.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 173,764 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 168,908 miles

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Sep 2007 165,227 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 165,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 159,614 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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