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P289 RGJ

1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,349 mi
Last recorded81,349 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo119,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 RGJ
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2008 81,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake mounting at the rear of the floorpan is begining to pull on the floor, advise welding up.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,349 miles

handbrake mounting at the rear of the floorpan is begining to pull on the floor, advise welding up.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 75,991 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 75,988 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 70,782 miles

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

Hand brake cable mountain flexing when hand brake aplyed

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2005 70,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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P289 RGJ is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Silver 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 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 119,366 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P289 RGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P289 RGJ registered?

P289 RGJ is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P289 RGJ safe to buy?

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