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P921 PGV

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,356 mi
Last recorded79,356 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 PGV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,356 miles

Nearside Rear rear of inner arch to floor corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear of inner arch to floor corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 79,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pick up ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear rear of inner arch to floor corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front disc backing plate corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear rear of inner arch to floor corroded

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 79,157 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 79,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 79,019 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,358 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,130 miles

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

front shocks heavily corroded

road wheels corroded

screen cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2020 78,130 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust blow and rear silencer poor condition

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

front shocks heavily corroded

road wheels corroded

screen cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,836 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 76,905 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,314 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

road wheels corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,379 miles

all wheels corroded

front shocks corroded

lower suspension arm bushes poor condition

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre 14 years old

rear axle and back plates corroded

rear reg plate poor condition

rear shocks have a misting of oil

Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,332 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear axle,both rear brake back plates, and all wheels + front suspension arm

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre perished & 12 years old

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,542 miles

fuel tank strapes corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 73,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel tank strapes corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,844 miles

bottom arm bushes in poor condition and worn

front driveshaft abs rings in poor condition

front suspension legs heavily corroded

light misting of oil on rear shock absorbers

rear wheel rims corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,844 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

bottom arm bushes in poor condition and worn

front driveshaft abs rings in poor condition

front suspension legs heavily corroded

light misting of oil on rear shock absorbers

rear wheel rims corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,612 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front suspension legs starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,518 miles

ADVISE - FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS CORRODED

ADVISE N/S/F SUSPENSION BUSH POOR CONDITION

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,430 miles

ADVISE - N/S/F LOWER ARM BUSH WORN

ADVISE - REAR SHOCKS SLIGHTLY DAMP

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,875 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,061 miles

rear shock absorbers damp

engine oil leaks

front brake flexy furrules possibly corroded as rubber covers have swelled

front struts starting to corrode around bottom spring cups

Fail 11 Sep 2008 66,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leaks

front brake flexy furrules possibly corroded as rubber covers have swelled

front struts starting to corrode around bottom spring cups

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,798 miles

ADVISE o/s/f+o/s/r+n/s/r flexy ferrules corroded † †ADVISE n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2006 63,460 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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P921 PGV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P921 PGV, 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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P921 PGV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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