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P99 OOS

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,466 mi
Last recorded123,466 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 OOS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 123,466 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 121,613 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust sections tatty.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 119,449 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)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 119,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 117,437 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 117,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

acceptable play in steering column.

n.s.r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Jan 2011 114,568 miles

both front headlight aim high

front brake pads wearing low.

n.s.r tyre wearing close to limit.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 114,541 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front headlight aim high

front brake pads wearing low.

n.s.r tyre wearing close to limit.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 111,146 miles

rear n/s o/s brake pipe fittings corride

Pass 23 Jan 2009 104,453 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,120 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 83,888 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 72,619 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 72,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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P99 OOS is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P99 OOS, 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 P99 OOS registered?

P99 OOS is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P99 OOS safe to buy?

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