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P737 DJB

1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,960 mi
Last recorded145,960 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo119,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 DJB
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 145,960 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

foont reg plate

front ind lens

front tyre wear on outside

Fail 25 Nov 2008 145,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

foont reg plate

front ind lens

front tyre wear on outside

Pass 14 Nov 2007 136,942 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front exhaust in poor condition

front indicators faded

front number plate damaged

windscreen has just met mot requirements

Fail 2 Nov 2007 136,778 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front exhaust in poor condition

front indicators faded

front number plate damaged

long travel on h/brake lever

windscreen has just met mot requirements

Pass 7 Nov 2006 129,846 miles

1)FLEXABLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED †2)front brake balance near limit †3)REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS IM BALANCED

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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P737 DJB is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 119,366 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P737 DJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P737 DJB registered?

P737 DJB is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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