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P978 SGN

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,169 mi
Last recorded58,169 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 SGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,077 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,971 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,767 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,497 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,105 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,256 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 46,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,434 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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P978 SGN is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P978 SGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P978 SGN registered?

P978 SGN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P978 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 SGN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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