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P815 OGP

1996 Saab 900 XS

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,863 mi
Last recorded186,863 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 OGP
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 186,863 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 178,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 166,621 miles

Offside rear brake disc is deteriorating.

Side to side rear metal brake pipe was out of retainin g clip but still secure. Now refitted to clip.

Signs of slight leakage from nearside rear damper.

Fail 23 Jan 2007 166,621 miles

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

Offside rear brake disc is deteriorating.

Side to side rear metal brake pipe was out of retainin g clip but still secure. Now refitted to clip.

Signs of slight leakage from nearside rear damper.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 160,249 miles

Some insecurity in N/S rear metal brake pipe, which has come out of it's retaining clip. Although just about secure enough, advise re-alignment of pipe and replacement in clip.

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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P815 OGP is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P815 OGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P815 OGP registered?

P815 OGP is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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