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P268 LBY

1996 Saab 900 XS Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,855 mi
Last recorded90,855 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto107,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 LBY
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2008 90,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 90,855 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 87,432 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 87,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 86,243 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P268 LBY is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P268 LBY, 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 P268 LBY registered?

P268 LBY is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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