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P890 GKO

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

165,379 mi
Last recorded165,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 GKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 165,379 miles

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

spare wheel well corroded & holed

Pass 28 Jul 2025 163,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

spare wheel well corroded and holed

Pass 15 Jul 2024 160,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare Wheel Well Corroded And Holed But Not In Prescribed Area

Pass 10 Jul 2023 156,800 miles

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

spare wheel well in boot corroded through

Pass 20 Jul 2022 153,138 miles

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

boot spare wheel well corroded through

Pass 9 Aug 2021 149,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

spare wheel well in boot corroded through

Pass 25 Aug 2020 145,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Spare wheel well corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 138,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe gasket area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 138,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe gasket area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 134,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 130,991 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 130,991 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 127,532 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 123,547 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 119,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 112,266 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 107,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 102,720 miles

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

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

steering rack damp

Fail 31 Mar 2010 102,580 miles

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)

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion to offside rear brake hose furrells

damage to front number plate

dampness to steering rack

engine management light on

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear number plate starting to detiorate

washers poor

Fail 7 Apr 2009 97,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion to offside rear brake hose furrells

damage to front number plate

dampness to steering rack

engine management light on

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear number plate starting to detiorate

Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,951 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 85,513 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 85,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,013 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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P890 GKO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P890 GKO, 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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What year was P890 GKO registered?

P890 GKO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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