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EST 129D

1996 Saab 900 S

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,380 mi
Last recorded92,380 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEST 129D
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 92,380 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 92,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 88,176 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some uneven wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2008 88,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some uneven wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2007 82,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip to screen

front brakre pads wearing

some corrosion to o/s/r brake hose ferruels

Pass 12 May 2006 76,580 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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EST 129D is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EST 129D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EST 129D registered?

EST 129D is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is EST 129D safe to buy?

The MOT history for EST 129D shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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