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P880 RGF

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

208,672 mi
Last recorded208,672 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 RGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 208,672 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/55/15 rest of car 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded also (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack moving when play detectors in use (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 206,042 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount. (2.4.A.3)

both rear coil springs corroded.

exhaust parts corroded.

holes in spare wheel well.

noise from steering.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 206,042 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount. (2.4.A.3)

both rear coil springs corroded.

exhaust parts corroded.

holes in spare wheel well.

Pass 20 May 2016 198,804 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 May 2016 198,804 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 191,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 191,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 184,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 170,625 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Front brake disc/s uneven wear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 157,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front floor pan becoming corroded

o/s front top strutt mount noisey (during lock to lock check)

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Jun 2012 157,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front floor pan becoming corroded

o/s front top strutt mount noisey (during lock to lock check)

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Jun 2011 148,222 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 1 Jun 2011 148,222 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2010 134,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side rear handbrake cable slighly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 128,659 miles

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

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

n/s rear indiator lamp cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2009 128,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s rear indiator lamp cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2008 120,084 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 120,084 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 113,065 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 113,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 105,164 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 105,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2005 99,526 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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P880 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P880 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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P880 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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