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P603 DBL

1996 Saab 900

Green Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,869 mi
Last recorded131,869 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 DBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 131,869 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battrey insecure

both front wipers slighly worn

rear exhaust corroded

srs light on dash

Pass 13 Apr 2011 116,924 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 116,924 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 99,279 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 99,279 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 82,402 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 82,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,942 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 59,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,418 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 55,418 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

n/s/r handbrake lower effort

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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P603 DBL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P603 DBL, 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 P603 DBL registered?

P603 DBL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P603 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P603 DBL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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