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C7 DGM

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,643 mi
Last recorded99,643 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 DGM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 99,643 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 97,106 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 97,106 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 94,871 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 94,865 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,616 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,739 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring body mounting rusting

Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,400 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 82,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,159 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,511 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,762 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,541 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,896 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,215 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 60,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 58,050 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,154 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 57,149 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,350 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 51,408 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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C7 DGM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 C7 DGM, 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 C7 DGM registered?

C7 DGM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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