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P904 RGF

1996 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,681 mi
Last recorded117,681 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 RGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 117,681 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished but not showing cords

advise sill covers fitted unabling full inspection of outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2015 114,923 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch around shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

oil leak

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

under seal applied to weld repair . difficult to inspect

Fail 10 Aug 2015 114,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch around shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside near side front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch around shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

oil leak

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 23 Aug 2014 111,118 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Aug 2014 111,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to inspect rear wheel bearing operation due to brakes binding

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,781 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off side steering rack area is wet with oil but no signes of leaking pressent

rear inner wheel arches corroded around shock top mounts but not considered exessive

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 21 Aug 2013 107,781 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off side steering rack area is wet with oil but no signes of leaking pressent

rear inner wheel arches corroded around shock top mounts but not considered exessive

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2012 104,176 miles

brake service

rear of exaust corroded

sill covers fitted and unable to fully inspect outer sill members

Fail 22 Aug 2012 104,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake service

rear of exaust corroded

sill covers fitted and unable to fully inspect outer sill members

Pass 20 Aug 2011 98,831 miles

BRAKE SERVICE

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN THE CENTRE BUSH AND IS WORN

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON THE INSIDE EDGE

PLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED AND UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILLS

STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN ITS FIXING

Pass 9 Aug 2010 93,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 87,343 miles

offside rear inner tail light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2008 81,158 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 75,445 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 67,687 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 61,769 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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P904 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P904 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 P904 RGF registered?

P904 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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