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P283 AWN

1996 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,402 mi
Last recorded115,402 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 AWN
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 115,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Osr and nsr flexy ferrules corroded slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2007 104,027 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006
Fail 23 Aug 2006

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel fitter slightly inscure

power steering pump damp no postive leaks

slight play front bottom arm bushies

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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P283 AWN is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P283 AWN, 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 P283 AWN registered?

P283 AWN is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P283 AWN safe to buy?

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