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P96 GME

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,594 mi
Last recorded138,594 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 GME
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 138,594 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 133,173 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around the spring top mount (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank jubilee clips slight corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 133,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around the spring top mount (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank jubilee clips slight corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

handbrake slight imbalance

Pass 13 Apr 2016 125,560 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 125,560 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 117,937 miles

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

slight flexing from steering rack support

Pass 2 May 2014 110,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 110,100 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,558 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 101,558 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,177 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 96,177 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,889 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,718 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 85,718 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,224 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes discs worn

n/side and o/side rear brake hoses corroded

rear brakes discs worn

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,139 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 76,139 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,956 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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P96 GME is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P96 GME, 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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P96 GME is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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