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P598 HKO

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,996 mi
Last recorded169,996 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 HKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 169,996 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 167,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 165,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 164,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2011 162,354 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 162,316 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 160,960 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 158,586 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outside wall

Pass 27 Oct 2008 153,283 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 145,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre has a slight cut in the outer sidewall but not through to the cords

Fail 26 Oct 2007 145,063 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Back box outer skin slightel corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre has a slight cut in the outer sidewall but not through to the cords

Pass 19 Oct 2006 138,631 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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P598 HKO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P598 HKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P598 HKO registered?

P598 HKO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P598 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P598 HKO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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