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P726 OKM

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 OKM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 96,059 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 96,057 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 94,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 94,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 92,124 miles

Offside Front seat belt release tab broken but operating ok

Offside Rear seat belt starting to fray

exhaust flexi pipe has slight leak of gases

general oil leak

steering wheel ha slight play in column

Fail 29 May 2020 92,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat belt release tab broken but operating ok

Offside Rear seat belt starting to fray

exhaust flexi pipe has slight leak of gases

general oil leak

steering wheel ha slight play in column

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,737 miles

Nearside Front steering rack bush has slight play

Offside Rear seat belt starting to fray

engine oil leak possible rocker cover gasket

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,871 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 5 Feb 2018 85,871 miles

Parking brake lever insecure cable mounting (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,178 miles

offside rear tyre wall starting to perish and crack

Fail 15 Feb 2017 83,178 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall starting to perish and crack

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,817 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 80,817 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 78,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,133 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,255 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,074 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 73,074 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 71,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,077 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,521 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 56,311 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 56,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2005 52,237 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 52,237 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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P726 OKM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P726 OKM, 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 P726 OKM registered?

P726 OKM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P726 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P726 OKM shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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