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P766 OKL

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,849 mi
Last recorded150,849 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 OKL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 150,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 148,547 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat doesn't flip/tilt forward

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section - flexi section also deteriorated (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Bulkhead flexing (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 147,129 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front SEAT doesnt fold/tilt forward

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 144,549 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 144,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 25 Mar 2015 141,556 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

DRIVERS seat doesnt fold/tilt forward

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 141,556 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

DRIVERS seat doesnt fold/tilt forward

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 137,545 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 135,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both outer seals covered in plasic body work

exhast corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 135,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both outer seals covered in plasic body work

exhast corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 123,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 115,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 106,170 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 91,936 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 91,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,271 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 81,271 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 67,517 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 67,413 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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P766 OKL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P766 OKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P766 OKL registered?

P766 OKL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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