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P609 MRO

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,193 mi
Last recorded98,193 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 MRO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,140 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 977,778 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 977,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 97,306 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both nearside & offside rear numberplate lights deteriorated..

Pass 18 Nov 2011 96,159 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,105 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 91,099 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 87,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 83,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,266 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 80,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 76,446 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 18 Aug 2006 76,446 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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P609 MRO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P609 MRO, 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 P609 MRO registered?

P609 MRO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P609 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P609 MRO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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