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P318 AWU

1996 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,673 mi
Last recorded156,673 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 AWU
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2007 156,673 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 149,151 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 149,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 143,089 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 143,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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P318 AWU is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P318 AWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P318 AWU?

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What year was P318 AWU registered?

P318 AWU is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P318 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P318 AWU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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