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P753 SMR

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,598 mi
Last recorded89,598 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 SMR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2014 89,598 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,975 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 88,968 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and pitting

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,118 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 88,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,323 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,810 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 85,766 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,716 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,316 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 82,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,523 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 81,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust heat shild rubing on near side rear brake pipe (insacure)

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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P753 SMR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P753 SMR, 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 P753 SMR registered?

P753 SMR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P753 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P753 SMR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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