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P718 DJB

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,990 mi
Last recorded32,990 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 DJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 32,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,990 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,065 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 32,065 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 27,446 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,035 miles

slight exhaust blow from the middle and rear joint

slight ratteling from the timing chain area

Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,279 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P718 DJB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P718 DJB, 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 P718 DJB registered?

P718 DJB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P718 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P718 DJB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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