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P909 RGF

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,012 mi
Last recorded105,012 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 RGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 105,012 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 97,788 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 97,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 88,857 miles

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

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2009 88,674 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust corroded at rear flange joint

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,288 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 80,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 73,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,547 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe/poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2005 58,201 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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P909 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P909 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 P909 RGF registered?

P909 RGF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P909 RGF safe to buy?

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