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P856 DCY

1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,413 mi
Last recorded112,413 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto127,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 DCY
MakeSaab
Model900 SE V6 Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 112,413 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 112,413 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 Mar 2008 108,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 102,882 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 98,266 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 98,266 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE V6 Auto?

Based on 709 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
position lamp(s) not working 33
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P856 DCY is a 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 127,461 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE V6 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P856 DCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P856 DCY registered?

P856 DCY is a 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P856 DCY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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