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P748 VDG

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,470 mi
Last recorded112,470 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 VDG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,470 miles

Middle floor corroded

Offside front inner arch corroded

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear axle rusty

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2016 109,018 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake pipes rusty

rear discs rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2016 109,013 miles

Fuel system component insecure filler pipe (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake pipes rusty

rear discs rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,293 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underside rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front chassis rusty

rear beam axle rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,650 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

front chassis rusty

rear springs rusty

slight weep on pas rack

Fail 22 Jul 2013 100,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE 195/60/15

exhaust rusty

front chassis rusty

rear springs rusty

slight weep on pas rack

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,797 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

PAS RACK SLIGHTLY DAMP

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,576 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 21 Jul 2011 92,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,331 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

UNDERSIDE RUSTY

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,793 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,949 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 65,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,567 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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P748 VDG is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P748 VDG, 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 P748 VDG registered?

P748 VDG is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 7 November 1996.

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