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P656 TVL

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,061 mi
Last recorded68,061 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,061 miles

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

N/S/F & N/S/R Tyres Perishing

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light on

front & rear brake discs corroded

plastic trim covering outer sills

Fail 7 Dec 2012 68,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light on

front & rear brake discs corroded

fuel cap seal splitting - just acceptable

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres perishing

plastic trim covering outer sills

Pass 10 Dec 2011 68,057 miles

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded.

front & rear tyres perished recomend attention.

front exhaust section corroding.

general underbody corrosion.

oil leak.

plastic trims fitted on outer sills limiting view.

slight play steering column top bearing.

steering rack slightly damp.

wipers smearing recomend attention.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 67,873 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn & corroded.

front & rear tyres perishing.

front exhaust section corroing.

plastic trims on outer sills limited view.

power steering rack slightly damp.

slight oil leak.

windscreen washer aim poor.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 67,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

brake noise from rear hubs

front & rear tyres perishing

plastic trim covering outer sills

power steering rack slightly damp

slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Nov 2008 66,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front & rear tyres perishing

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear anti roll bar corroding

rear brake balance poor

Pass 3 Dec 2007 64,859 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 59,503 miles

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 TVL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TVL, 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 P656 TVL registered?

P656 TVL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P656 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P656 TVL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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