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P93 DTN

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,167 mi
Last recorded48,167 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 DTN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 48,167 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 47,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 47,369 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 47,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,143 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 46,757 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 45,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted restricting the view of the sills

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 43,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,883 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 42,883 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,865 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,765 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 42,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,786 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,384 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,455 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 37,455 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,402 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,125 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,373 miles

n/s/ o/s/r fleixble hose ferruls have some corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,792 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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P93 DTN is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P93 DTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P93 DTN registered?

P93 DTN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P93 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P93 DTN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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