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P853 DFR

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,179 mi
Last recorded102,179 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 DFR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 102,179 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 102,179 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 97,210 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,210 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 94,169 miles

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

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

both rears tyres splitting between tread pattern n/s front wearing thin

Pass 29 Sep 2005 88,490 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 88,490 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P853 DFR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,498cc 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 P853 DFR, 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 P853 DFR registered?

P853 DFR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P853 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P853 DFR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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