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P653 TNV

1996 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,750 mi
Last recorded161,750 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 TNV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 161,750 miles

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

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

both seats will not tilt forward

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 15 May 2017 161,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both seats will not tilt forward

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 23 May 2016 156,632 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 149,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 142,186 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 142,160 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2013 135,192 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 128,834 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 120,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 114,675 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 107,151 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 97,393 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 97,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,396 miles

Advise rear numberplate partially de-laminated.

Nearside rear tyre inner edge distorted.

Offside front TCA bush partially perrished.

Offside front trackrod end rubber split.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 80,423 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 80,328 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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)

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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P653 TNV is a 1996 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P653 TNV, 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 P653 TNV registered?

P653 TNV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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