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P890 RGF

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,090 mi
Last recorded127,090 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 RGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,090 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and nearside rear corroded (7.1.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and suspension ect. all over (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 126,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 126,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 118,952 miles

28% rear brake imbalance

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 118,952 miles

28% rear brake imbalance

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 113,107 miles

brake pipe and ends corroded

front coil springs corroded

anti roll bar bushes perishing

front exhaust flexi in poor corndition

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded, battery area

power steering pipes and rack damp and corroded

sills obscured

wipers split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 109,969 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 109,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front indicators showing white light

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

exhuast system corroded

front discs lipped and corroded

front tyres stepping in tread

gearbox/oil leaks

nail in n/s/f tyre

power steering pipes damp

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

rear tyres worn low

Pass 20 Jun 2009 105,323 miles

front discs corroded and worn, exhaust corroded, rear discs corroded and worn, wear in steering and suspension bushes, front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2008 99,415 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,476 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 89,496 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 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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P890 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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