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P982 SGN

1996 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,105 mi
Last recorded185,105 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 SGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 185,105 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 185,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 175,870 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 166,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 156,799 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 146,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 136,711 miles

Front number plate cracked recommend replacing.

Fail 13 Jan 2007 124,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 124,872 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 114,539 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged recommend replacing.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P982 SGN is a 1996 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P982 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 P982 SGN registered?

P982 SGN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P982 SGN safe to buy?

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