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P778 PGK

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,251 mi
Last recorded167,251 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 PGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 167,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to underside (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f tyre worn edge and cracking

oil weeps

parking brake cables deteriorated

parking brake just passed brake test

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 165,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil weeps

parking brake outer cables split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 164,236 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil weeps

parking brake outer cables split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 164,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil weeps

parking brake outer cables split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 162,162 miles

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn out on raised edges

parking brake cables deteriorated

parking brake efficiency 19%

Fail 14 Dec 2012 162,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn out on raised edges

parking brake cables deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2012 160,565 miles

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

n/s/r parking brake cable deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2011 158,937 miles

n/s parking brake cable slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2011 158,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s parking brake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2010 157,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 154,302 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 154,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 153,765 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 150,780 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 146,790 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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P778 PGK is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P778 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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P778 PGK is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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