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P723 LBY

1996 Saab 900 S

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,740 mi
Last recorded84,740 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 LBY
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 84,740 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 84,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,404 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 80,821 miles

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

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)

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 19 Nov 2005 75,405 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 75,405 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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P723 LBY is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P723 LBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P723 LBY registered?

P723 LBY is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P723 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P723 LBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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