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P728 DJB

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,416 mi
Last recorded142,416 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 DJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 142,416 miles

Fuel filler cap damaged but sealing ok

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

Non obligatory 3rd brake light one element not working

Non obligatory nearside door mirror broken

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

Some movement in tilt steering column assembly but secure when tested

Fail 11 Feb 2010 142,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

'Check Engine' light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel filler cap damaged but sealing ok

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Non obligatory 3rd brake light one element not working

Non obligatory nearside door mirror broken

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

One element of non obligatory 3rd brake light not working

Some movement in tilt steering column assembly but secure when tested

Pass 22 Jan 2009 133,995 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edges,close to legal limits.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 133,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edges,close to legal limits.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 123,722 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 123,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 113,849 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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P728 DJB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P728 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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P728 DJB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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