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P900 DMG

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,325 mi
Last recorded106,325 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 DMG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 106,325 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 106,242 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,616 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 94,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 93,666 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 86,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust system becoming corroded

front brake pads becoming low

offside rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Pass 3 Apr 2009 80,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,665 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 59,077 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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P900 DMG is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P900 DMG, 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 P900 DMG registered?

P900 DMG is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P900 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P900 DMG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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