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P875 RGF

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,831 mi
Last recorded107,831 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 RGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 107,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 107,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 107,458 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 106,628 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 106,628 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres on outer surfaces (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,341 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,701 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,372 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,710 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 102,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 98,396 miles

surface corrosion n/s and o/s rear chassis rails

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,705 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant low

Fail 29 Apr 2014 97,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant low

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 96,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car over heating

Fail 19 Apr 2013 96,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car over heating

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,638 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 93,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant fan not work / temp sensor

Fail 25 Mar 2011 92,176 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant fan not work / temp sensor

Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 90,460 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 82,957 miles

seat belt latch cover missing offside rear

Fail 6 Nov 2008 82,957 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

seat belt latch cover missing offside rear

Pass 13 Nov 2007 75,518 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,134 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 70,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 61,890 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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P875 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P875 RGF, 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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P875 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P875 RGF shows 28 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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