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P715 LBY

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,532 mi
Last recorded56,532 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 LBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight powersteering misting near steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2014 56,532 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight powersteering misting near steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 43,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,185 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,681 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 29,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,155 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 26,636 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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P715 LBY is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P715 LBY, 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 P715 LBY registered?

P715 LBY is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P715 LBY safe to buy?

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