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P842 OGP

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,968 mi
Last recorded84,968 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 OGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 84,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,642 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 77,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,408 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,058 miles

steering shaft slight play up and down movement

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,491 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 67,486 miles

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

Inner Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,817 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,458 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 61,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,986 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,859 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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P842 OGP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P842 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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P842 OGP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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