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P681 MLE

1996 Saab 900

Blue Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

230,640 mi
Last recorded230,640 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 MLE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 230,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 225,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 220,256 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 220,256 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 216,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 213,584 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 213,568 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 209,785 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 209,785 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 206,067 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 206,067 miles

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

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 MLE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc diesel 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 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.

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What year was P681 MLE registered?

P681 MLE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P681 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P681 MLE 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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