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P696 XGK

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,603 mi
Last recorded92,603 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 XGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,603 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 30 Aug 2022 91,035 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,850 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 90,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 90,766 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,182 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 89,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,028 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 89,028 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bulkhead has slight movement around steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,214 miles

both front tyres starting to crack up on inner side walls

Fail 15 Jul 2014 79,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting to crack up on inner side walls

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 75,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,116 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 74,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,840 miles

front suspension getting weak.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,836 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 73,836 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 66,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,583 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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P696 XGK is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P696 XGK, 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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What year was P696 XGK registered?

P696 XGK is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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