diff --git a/tests/unit/test_classify_outcome.py b/tests/unit/test_classify_outcome.py
index c26ca1a..07f21d8 100644
--- a/tests/unit/test_classify_outcome.py
+++ b/tests/unit/test_classify_outcome.py
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ class TestClassifyNoJsonExit0:
 
     def test_task_status_pending(self):
         result = Spawner._classify_outcome(0, {}, "", "pending", "")
-        assert result["outcome"] == "agent_error"
+        assert result["outcome"] == "completed"
         assert result["should_retry"] is False