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P995 MRH

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 MRH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack/ temp guage inop/ stone chip o/s headlamp/ moisture around steering rack/ fuel filter heavily corroded/ n/s abs ring snapped/ brake flexies corroded/ o/s ball joint boot split/ nial in both rear tyres/

Fail 27 Aug 2009 94,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack/ temp guage inop/ stone chip o/s headlamp/ moisture around steering rack/ fuel filter heavily corroded/ n/s abs ring snapped/ brake flexies corroded/ o/s ball joint boot split/ nial in both rear tyres/

Fail 8 Sep 2008 89,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

perishing and slight pulling from bonding front arms / corrosion to hand brake cables /

play in steering wheel / rear wiper split / nail in o/s rear tyre tread/ uneven wear to front tyres/ play in steering rack/ corrosion to brake pipes /under body /and brake flexies / petrol straps corroded / perishing and slight pulling from bonding f

Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,266 miles

perishing and slight pulling from bonding front arms / corrosion to hand brake cables /

play in steering wheel / rear wiper split / nail in o/s rear tyre tread/ uneven wear to front tyres/ play in steering rack/ corrosion to brake pipes /under body /and brake flexies / petrol straps corroded / perishing and slight pulling from bonding f

Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,156 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 85,156 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 78,781 miles

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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P995 MRH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P995 MRH, 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 P995 MRH registered?

P995 MRH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P995 MRH safe to buy?

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