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P604 DBL

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,047 mi
Last recorded167,047 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 DBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 167,047 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

offside headlamp cracked.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 160,607 miles

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

offside headlamp has small crack.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 160,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside headlamp has small crack.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 157,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlamp lens cracked.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 153,190 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 153,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 150,517 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 150,517 miles

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

offside front and offside rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 145,490 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight oil leak between engine and gearbox

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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P604 DBL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P604 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 P604 DBL registered?

P604 DBL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P604 DBL safe to buy?

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