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P683 MRK

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,335 mi
Last recorded153,335 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 MRK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 153,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 150,860 miles

o/s rear ferule flex joint corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 150,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

o/s rear ferule flex joint corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 148,249 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 141,387 miles

recommend front wipers....starting to smear the screen.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 141,387 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

recommend front wipers....starting to smear the screen.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 134,628 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 134,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 130,952 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 123,822 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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P683 MRK is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P683 MRK, 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 P683 MRK registered?

P683 MRK is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P683 MRK safe to buy?

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