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P719 LBY

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,458 mi
Last recorded140,458 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 LBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 140,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 131,088 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 131,088 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 127,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 127,146 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 123,839 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 123,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 30 Jan 2009 120,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 120,868 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 115,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2006 107,298 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 107,290 miles

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

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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P719 LBY is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P719 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 P719 LBY registered?

P719 LBY is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P719 LBY safe to buy?

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