CarVerify

Free Car Check

P313 RGP

1996 Saab 900 SE

Black Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE104,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 RGP
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 105,041 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 105,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 100,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 98,342 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 98,342 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,486 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 92,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 86,868 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Full Saab 900 SE reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P313 RGP is a 1996 Saab 900 SE in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 104,744 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P313 RGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P313 RGP?

You can check the full history of P313 RGP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P313 RGP registered?

P313 RGP is a 1996 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P313 RGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P313 RGP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P313 RGP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P313 RGP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.