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P596 BPG

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,198 mi
Last recorded115,198 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 BPG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 115,198 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 114,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump damaged and leaking

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2009 99,848 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 99,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 87,685 miles

Boot lid not staying up when opened

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

Middle exhaust heat sheild loose

N/S/R Tyre perishing

O/S/R Tyre low tread

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 23 May 2008 87,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Boot lid not staying up when opened

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

Middle exhaust heat sheild loose

N/S/R Tyre perishing

O/S/R Tyre low tread

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 May 2007 77,811 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 69,306 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 69,306 miles

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

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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P596 BPG is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P596 BPG, 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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P596 BPG is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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