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P681 KPO

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,400 mi
Last recorded137,400 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 KPO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 137,400 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front & rear brake discs worn

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Jun 2011 136,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear brake discs worn

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Apr 2010 127,113 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 127,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 109,580 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 109,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2008 106,275 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 105,624 miles

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

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

o/s/f/ trye outeer wall damage cords not exposed

Pass 28 Apr 2007 98,891 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 94,722 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear indicator bulb discoloured

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 11 Aug 2005 81,469 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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P681 KPO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P681 KPO, 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 P681 KPO registered?

P681 KPO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P681 KPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P681 KPO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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