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P838 OGP

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,050 mi
Last recorded69,050 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 OGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 69,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 64,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,551 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 60,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 60,376 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 May 2014 58,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 58,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2013 57,027 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust box corroded

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,721 miles

oil leak from gearbox

rear number plate weathered

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,217 miles

rear number plate weathered

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front headlamp chipped glass

rear number plate weathered

Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front headlamp chipped glass

rear number plate weathered

Fail 14 Aug 2007 46,619 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,619 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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P838 OGP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P838 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P838 OGP registered?

P838 OGP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P838 OGP safe to buy?

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