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P990 SWC

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,426 mi
Last recorded130,426 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 SWC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

general chassis starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2013 125,867 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 125,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 117,937 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 114,105 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 114,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 111,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 105,689 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 105,657 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 May 2008 99,406 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn down to 2mm and wearing on inner edge. (1.6mm legal limit)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2007 99,088 miles

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

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 SWC is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SWC, 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

How do I check the history of P990 SWC?

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What year was P990 SWC registered?

P990 SWC is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P990 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P990 SWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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