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P543 FNB

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,721 mi
Last recorded123,721 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 FNB
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 123,721 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 123,698 miles

Centre Brake clevis joint excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 123,588 miles

Centre Brake clevis joint excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Crack in catalyst-blowing slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2006 116,752 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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P543 FNB is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,906 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P543 FNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P543 FNB registered?

P543 FNB is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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