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P761 LBD

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,363 mi
Last recorded117,363 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 LBD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,363 miles

rear exhaust corroded

waqter leak to engine

Fail 3 Dec 2012 117,363 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

waqter leak to engine

Pass 6 Dec 2011 113,689 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

exhaust system badly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear beam axle heavily corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2011 113,685 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

exhaust system badly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear beam axle heavily corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 110,755 miles

rear beam axle corroded

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2010 110,753 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

fuel filter badly corroded

rear beam axle corroded

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 103,142 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 103,142 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

o/s front tyre getting low on tread

o/s rear tyre perrished

winscreen damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,945 miles

Centre handbrake cable mounting corroded, not excessive

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 88,710 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 88,710 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 84,939 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 80,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P761 LBD 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 P761 LBD, 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 P761 LBD registered?

P761 LBD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P761 LBD safe to buy?

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