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P894 GKO

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,474 mi
Last recorded153,474 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 GKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 153,474 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 153,421 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 143,794 miles

Exhaust centre section mounting bracket is disconnected from exhaust but, due to it's design, the exhaust is still adequately supported

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)

Slight blow from new clamp fitted between mid and rear sections of exhaust but not affecting performance or emission levels at this time

Pass 10 Aug 2011 135,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 124,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 115,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 105,679 miles

drivers seat back does not tip forward

Pass 14 Aug 2007 96,351 miles

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

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

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

offside front steering arm inner bush deteriated.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 87,641 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P894 GKO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P894 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 P894 GKO registered?

P894 GKO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P894 GKO safe to buy?

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