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P599 BPG

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,530 mi
Last recorded89,530 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 BPG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 86,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,955 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,672 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,569 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,636 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,038 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,621 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,387 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 65,198 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,067 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,892 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,949 miles

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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P599 BPG is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P599 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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P599 BPG is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P599 BPG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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