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P902 RGF

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 RGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 90,513 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 90,513 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 89,281 miles

General under vehicle corroded in rear axle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 88,135 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 88,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,466 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 83,968 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 83,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 81,872 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 81,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,964 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 77,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 77,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,841 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 75,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,803 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 70,686 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,094 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,091 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 61,607 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2009 56,918 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 56,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 45,122 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 45,122 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/sf tyre wearing unevenly

nail in tyre

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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P902 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 P902 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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What year was P902 RGF registered?

P902 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P902 RGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P902 RGF shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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