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P253 LBY

1996 Saab 900 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,103 mi
Last recorded160,103 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 LBY
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2008 160,103 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 129,929 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 97,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 68,730 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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P253 LBY is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P253 LBY, 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 P253 LBY registered?

P253 LBY is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P253 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 LBY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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