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P605 NVS

1996 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,906 mi
Last recorded122,906 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 NVS
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 122,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 114,092 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 103,507 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

signs of corrosion developing on front brake discs

Pass 26 May 2006 107,825 miles

signs of corrosion developing on front brake discs

Fail 1 Jun 2005 103,507 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish, and O/s front has a nail in it

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

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2005 103,507 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish, and O/s front has a nail in it

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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P605 NVS is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P605 NVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P605 NVS registered?

P605 NVS is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P605 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P605 NVS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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