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P344 DVP

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,313 mi
Last recorded165,313 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 DVP
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 165,313 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 165,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 156,852 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 156,852 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 148,901 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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P344 DVP is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto 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 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,906 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P344 DVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P344 DVP registered?

P344 DVP is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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