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P353 BPC

1996 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 BPC
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 144,917 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 144,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 139,929 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 132,367 miles

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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P353 BPC is a 1996 Saab 900 XS 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 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P353 BPC, 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.

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What year was P353 BPC registered?

P353 BPC is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P353 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P353 BPC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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