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P990 OCL

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,114 mi
Last recorded124,114 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 OCL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 124,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,173 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear exhaust box

hand brake lever high!

Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,895 miles

Offside Drain holes corroded but still structurally safe

Welding repair covered in underseal

Fail 15 Oct 2021 120,882 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drain holes corroded but still structurally safe

Pass 22 Oct 2020 120,242 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s and o/s plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 116,223 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 114,578 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 113,571 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 112,245 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2015 112,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 110,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 109,050 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 109,041 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 108,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 106,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 104,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 100,394 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 97,214 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 92,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 83,968 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 83,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

all wheels scufed

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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P990 OCL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P990 OCL, 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 P990 OCL registered?

P990 OCL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P990 OCL safe to buy?

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