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P81 GME

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,457 mi
Last recorded133,457 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 GME
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 133,457 miles

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

O,S Mirror held with tape..

Fail 20 Aug 2010 133,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

O,S Mirror held with tape..

Pass 24 Aug 2009 128,199 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 128,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

O,s door mirror held with tape.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 120,199 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 109,574 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32

Fail 25 Jul 2007 109,574 miles

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

damage to o/s door mirror, rear number plate light bulbs dim. tyre tread depths; n/s/f and both rear 7.0mm, o/s/f 5.0mm, 205/50zr16w.

exhaust rear silencer and clamp badly corroded, slight play at top of steering column, oil leak from radiator area (poss atf), corrosion forming at n/s/r lower wing / sill area, stone chip to front screen,

Pass 17 Aug 2006 101,159 miles

Advisory comments as per previous vt32.

Fail 15 Aug 2006 101,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to n/s/r wheel arch, o/s/r tyre approching limit on inner edgesslight gearbox oil leak, n/s/ handbrake cable outer casing split.

o/s door mirror glass cracked, heater control knob missing, dents and scratches to body work, stone chip to windscreen in a zone less than 10mm.

slight oil leak from around oil cooler.

tyre size:205/50/16W, tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

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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P81 GME is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P81 GME, 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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P81 GME is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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