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P396 DHH

1997 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,645 mi
Last recorded72,645 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 DHH
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 72,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,111 miles

Both drive shaft seals leaking slightly

Gear selector seal leaking

Heavy exhaust corrossion,worse on back box

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from around head gasket area

Power steering pipe going into pump leaking very slightly

Rear number plate deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,266 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 61,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 55,668 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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P396 DHH is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P396 DHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P396 DHH registered?

P396 DHH is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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