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P839 PUG

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,809 mi
Last recorded82,809 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 PUG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,809 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 76,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,722 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,246 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,511 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 52,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,944 miles

Crack appearing in bulkhead

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,547 miles

slight movement detected at o/s/f upper bulk head

Fail 7 Aug 2006 50,451 miles

Bulkhead panel showing signs of cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,451 miles

Bulkhead panel showing signs of cracking

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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P839 PUG is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P839 PUG, 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

How do I check the history of P839 PUG?

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What year was P839 PUG registered?

P839 PUG is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P839 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P839 PUG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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