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P994 XHW

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,166 mi
Last recorded153,166 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 XHW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 153,166 miles

195/60R15 88V Budget

Exhaust shield loose

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 153,166 miles

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

195/60R15 88V Budget

Exhaust shield loose

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 150,023 miles

All rear brake pipes rusty

Drivers seat reclining mechanism inop

Fuel filter and connectors rusty

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 150,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

All rear brake pipes rusty

Drivers seat reclining mechanism inop

Fuel filter and connectors rusty

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 146,759 miles

Battery insecure

Broken wire on possitve terminal on battery

Drivers seat folding mechanism defective

Front power steering pipe damp

Front power steering pipes heavily corroded

Fuel filter rusty

Keep both front tyres checked

N/S/Front wiper blade slightly streaky

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe ferrels starting to corrode

Side trims fitted

Slight exhaust blow on join in centre section

Starter motor noisy

Whole exhaust system Rusty

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 146,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Broken wire on possitve terminal on battery

Drivers seat folding mechanism defective

Front power steering pipe damp

Front power steering pipes heavily corroded

Fuel filter rusty

Hanbrake lever travel high

Keep both front tyres checked

N/S/Front wiper blade slightly streaky

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe ferrels starting to corrode

Side trims fitted

Slight exhaust blow on join in centre section

Starter motor noisy

Whole exhaust system Rusty

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 143,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 143,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 140,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 133,570 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 120,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 9 May 2006 106,766 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 106,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P994 XHW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XHW, 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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What year was P994 XHW registered?

P994 XHW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P994 XHW safe to buy?

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