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P592 DBV

1996 Saab 900 XS Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,597 mi
Last recorded120,597 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto107,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 DBV
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 120,597 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 120,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 113,318 miles

N/S high level bulb out

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

control arm bushes worn

slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferruls

Fail 6 Mar 2008 113,318 miles

N/S high level bulb out

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

control arm bushes worn

slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferruls

Pass 2 Apr 2007 107,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 107,596 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 95,924 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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P592 DBV is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto in Silver 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,903 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P592 DBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P592 DBV registered?

P592 DBV is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P592 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P592 DBV 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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