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P426 TWV

1996 Saab 900 XS

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

231,517 mi
Last recorded231,517 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 TWV
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 231,517 miles

h/lamp glasses chipped

rear no plate starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 228,723 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 228,720 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 228,717 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear brake flexible hose ferules corroded

brake pipes to rear flexible hoses corroded

complete exhaust system corroded

osf brake juddering

osf wing mirror case insecure

osr hand brake performance poor

Pass 12 Jan 2006 220,818 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 220,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

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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P426 TWV is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P426 TWV, 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 P426 TWV registered?

P426 TWV is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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