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P994 LDM

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,226 mi
Last recorded143,226 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 LDM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 143,226 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 143,226 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 132,896 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate poor

slight surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails

water in n/s/r lamp glass

Fail 8 Sep 2008 132,885 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate poor

slight surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails

water in n/s/r lamp glass

Pass 24 Jul 2008 131,347 miles

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 15 Jul 2008 131,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 21 Jun 2007 120,566 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 113,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

exhaust leak in middle section

front discs appear lipped

rear exhaust box in poor condition and leaking

slight movement in rear shock top mounts(mainly offside rear)

warning lamp on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2006 113,783 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

exhaust leak in middle section

front discs appear lipped

rear exhaust box in poor condition and leaking

slight movement in rear shock top mounts(mainly offside rear)

warning lamp on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2005 103,416 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape.

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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P994 LDM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P994 LDM, 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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P994 LDM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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