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P425 VDW

1996 Saab 900 XS

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,131 mi
Last recorded87,131 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 VDW
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2009 87,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 87,131 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2008 78,232 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 75,967 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 75,967 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Nov 2005 70,598 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 70,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

cracking on osf indictor lens

nsf dust cover split on bottem ball joint

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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P425 VDW is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P425 VDW, 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 P425 VDW registered?

P425 VDW is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P425 VDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 VDW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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