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P596 EDC

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,126 mi
Last recorded164,126 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 EDC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 164,126 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 164,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

water header tank cap not fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 150,453 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 150,452 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 135,127 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 135,127 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 120,025 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 120,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 109,145 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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P596 EDC is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver 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 P596 EDC, 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.

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What year was P596 EDC registered?

P596 EDC is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 September 1996.

Is P596 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 EDC 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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