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P855 XAT

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,028 mi
Last recorded107,028 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 XAT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 107,028 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 107,028 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

undrbody corroded, play in suspention bushes, brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,008 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 89,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Disc Corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,918 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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P855 XAT is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P855 XAT, 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 P855 XAT registered?

P855 XAT is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P855 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 XAT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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