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P646 OKH

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,413 mi
Last recorded59,413 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 OKH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 59,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 59,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. 30cm of rear axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 59,204 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level light on

Pass 7 May 2024 59,204 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Rear tyres out of shape / stepped on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2023 59,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have abnormal wear steped on inner

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2023 59,102 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 x holes on floor pan within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have abnormal wear steped on inner

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,960 miles

Front brakes just within balance.

Fail 14 Sep 2021 58,960 miles

Front brakes just within balance.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,552 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 58,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,159 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,916 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,677 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,677 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,783 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2010 51,783 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,742 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 45,738 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,205 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 43,138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,576 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear brake flex ferrules corroding

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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P646 OKH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P646 OKH, 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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P646 OKH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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