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P384 JFS

1996 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,339 mi
Last recorded216,339 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP384 JFS
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 216,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

srs lights on

Fail 12 Jul 2008 216,308 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

srs lights on

Pass 10 Jul 2007 206,053 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 206,045 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake flexi hose ferrule slightly corroded.

o/s/r brake flexi hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 185,618 miles

fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 5 Jul 2006 185,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly damaged.

fuel tank straps corroded.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jun 2005 160,690 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 159,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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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P384 JFS is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P384 JFS, 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 P384 JFS registered?

P384 JFS is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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