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SAA 61T

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,320 mi
Last recorded131,320 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 61T
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 131,320 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 131,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear disc's are slightly corroded vehicle has been standing.

Slight travel on handbrake.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 131,181 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 131,181 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 131,005 miles

all four brake discs slightly corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 26 Jun 2007 130,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 124,763 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 124,763 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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SAA 61T is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc 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 SAA 61T, 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 SAA 61T registered?

SAA 61T is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is SAA 61T safe to buy?

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