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P593 TBE

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,170 mi
Last recorded151,170 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 TBE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 151,170 miles

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

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

front number plate crascked

fuel filter corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2010 151,170 miles

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

fuel filter corroding

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

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

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

front number plate crascked

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 143,527 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

fuel filter corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2009 143,527 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

fuel filter corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2008 135,447 miles

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

adviced reartyres wearing uneavenly

Pass 13 Oct 2008 135,447 miles

adviced reartyres wearing uneavenly

Pass 18 Oct 2007 127,590 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 127,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2006 120,121 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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P593 TBE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P593 TBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P593 TBE registered?

P593 TBE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P593 TBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P593 TBE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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