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P991 SGN

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,380 mi
Last recorded161,380 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 SGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 161,380 miles

Both door mirrors heavily taped

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant leak

Fail 23 Nov 2016 161,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Both door mirrors heavily taped

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 155,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt inoperative

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 147,781 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 147,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 140,110 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

near-side front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Nov 2013 139,997 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

near-side front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2012 136,787 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 136,787 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 129,037 miles

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

Slight seeping form the steering rack and Pas pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 129,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Slight seeping form the steering rack and Pas pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 122,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s wing mirror glass damaged.

N/s/f and both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play at the top part of the steering column.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 122,037 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s wing mirror glass damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play at the top part of the steering column.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 114,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 114,586 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 105,963 miles

front flexible exhaust down pipe[under manifold] in poor condition..handbrake high travel.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 105,963 miles

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

front flexible exhaust down pipe[under manifold] in poor condition..handbrake high travel.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 97,806 miles

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

front no plate poor condition..wear noted in top column bush..

Pass 18 Dec 2006 88,344 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 80,478 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 80,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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P991 SGN is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P991 SGN, 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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P991 SGN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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