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P656 MLE

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,478 mi
Last recorded135,478 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 MLE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 135,478 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 132,939 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 128,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 124,239 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front number plate damaged

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 11 Nov 2006 112,994 miles

1 high line brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

frt no plate broken

os inner rear road wheel has slihghtly distorted bead rim

Fail 10 Nov 2006 112,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1 high line brake light not working

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate broken

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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P656 MLE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P656 MLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P656 MLE registered?

P656 MLE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P656 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P656 MLE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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