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P774 PGK

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,421 mi
Last recorded81,421 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 PGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 81,421 miles

check engine warning lamp on

high level brake light partially not working

nearside anti roll bar linkage bush deteriorated

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread 3mm

rear exhaust blowing

rear exhaust box join corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded,weak and loose

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2015 81,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

check engine warning lamp on

high level brake light partially not working

nearside anti roll bar linkage bush deteriorated

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread 3mm

rear exhaust box join corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded,weak and loose

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 78,297 miles

engine light on

front exhaust corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 78,297 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine light on

front exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 73,937 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 May 2013 73,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine light on

Pass 26 May 2012 69,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

check light on

Fail 26 May 2012 69,825 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

check light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,235 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear no. plate faded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear no. plate faded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,463 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 59,463 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,561 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,733 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 48,469 miles

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

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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P774 PGK is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P774 PGK, 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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P774 PGK is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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