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P77 SMM

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,249 mi
Last recorded72,249 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP77 SMM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 72,249 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 71,549 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,512 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,851 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 68,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,163 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,731 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly misshapen

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,863 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,292 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 60,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,265 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,006 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,035 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,546 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 29,861 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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P77 SMM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 P77 SMM, 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 P77 SMM registered?

P77 SMM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P77 SMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P77 SMM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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