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P989 MRH

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,685 mi
Last recorded69,685 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 MRH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 69,685 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 69,685 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,764 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 68,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 67,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,494 miles

eml on

front tyres wear on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2014 63,494 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

front tyres wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,124 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 52,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,969 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,298 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,662 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,810 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,801 miles

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,519 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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P989 MRH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P989 MRH, 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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P989 MRH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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