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P836 NOH

1996 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,831 mi
Last recorded144,831 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 NOH
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 144,831 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 144,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 140,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 140,152 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 136,523 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 136,523 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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P836 NOH is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P836 NOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P836 NOH registered?

P836 NOH is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P836 NOH safe to buy?

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