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P896 RGF

1996 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,977 mi
Last recorded134,977 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 RGF
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 134,977 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2007 134,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clip missing from fuel pipe

Pass 10 Jul 2006 125,589 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 125,589 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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P896 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P896 RGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P896 RGF registered?

P896 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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