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P639 OUB

1996 Saab 900 XS

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,474 mi
Last recorded165,474 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 OUB
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 165,474 miles

Oil leak

damp around p.a.s rack

exhaust system corroded and slight blow from downpipe

Pass 23 Aug 2007 158,032 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 144,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 136,413 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 136,413 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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P639 OUB is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P639 OUB, 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 P639 OUB registered?

P639 OUB is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P639 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P639 OUB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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