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P288 DJM

1996 Saab 900 XS Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,224 mi
Last recorded126,224 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto107,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 DJM
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 126,224 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2008 126,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 120,272 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 111,556 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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P288 DJM is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto in Red 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 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 P288 DJM, 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 P288 DJM registered?

P288 DJM is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P288 DJM safe to buy?

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