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P818 OGP

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,777 mi
Last recorded123,777 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 OGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 123,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Centre stop light partially covered

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 122,349 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 122,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear discs slightly rusty

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2012 121,823 miles

play in steering column. inner steering arm bushes worn. exhaust corroded. front to rear brake pipe rusty. o/s/r tyre out of shape and low on inner edge. tracking out.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 121,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

play in steering column. inner steering arm bushes worn. exhaust corroded. front to rear brake pipe rusty. o/s/r tyre out of shape and low on inner edge. tracking out.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 101,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2010 91,397 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 78,842 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 78,842 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,747 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,538 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

flat spot n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2006 65,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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P818 OGP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P818 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 P818 OGP registered?

P818 OGP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P818 OGP safe to buy?

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