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OIL 2287

1996 Saab 900 XS Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,882 mi
Last recorded193,882 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto107,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 2287
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 193,882 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f strut top mounting slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2008 188,290 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

fuel tank straps are corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2008 188,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

fuel tank straps are corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2007 182,966 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

fuel tank straps are corroded

n/s/r wheel arch is corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2006 179,710 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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OIL 2287 is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OIL 2287, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OIL 2287 registered?

OIL 2287 is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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