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P445 MLE

1996 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,471 mi
Last recorded135,471 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 MLE
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 135,471 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 128,317 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 128,316 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 121,982 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 121,982 miles

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

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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P445 MLE is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P445 MLE, 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 P445 MLE registered?

P445 MLE is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P445 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P445 MLE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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