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P878 TWO

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,491 mi
Last recorded176,491 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 TWO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 176,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 169,107 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 163,177 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2008 163,177 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 153,502 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 146,940 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 138,808 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

clutch pedal fouling dashboard

o/s front seat belt mounting spacer missing

Fail 15 Dec 2005 138,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH PEDAL FOULING DASHBOARD

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

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

O/S FRONT SEAT BELT MOUNTING SPACER MISSING

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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P878 TWO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P878 TWO, 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 P878 TWO registered?

P878 TWO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P878 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 TWO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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