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P793 OGP

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,198 mi
Last recorded125,198 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 OGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 125,198 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 125,198 miles

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

front tyres perrished on inner edge, slight leak from pas rack

Pass 7 Oct 2008 118,288 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 118,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 109,275 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 109,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

unable to find cause of spring type noise on steering suggest some dismantling necessary

Pass 13 Oct 2006 100,636 miles

advise both rear flexi ferrulls corroded but not excessive

advise n/s/f tyre worn on both outer edges

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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P793 OGP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P793 OGP, 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 P793 OGP registered?

P793 OGP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P793 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P793 OGP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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