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P383 JEV

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,843 mi
Last recorded164,843 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 JEV
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 164,843 miles

offside rear door does open from outside handle.

Fail 17 May 2010 164,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear door does open from outside handle.

Pass 1 May 2009 161,990 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear door handle inop

Pass 1 May 2008 151,379 miles

cannot open offside rear passenger door from outside off vehicle.

Fail 1 May 2008 151,379 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cannot open offside rear passenger door from outside off vehicle.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 139,854 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 139,760 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

offside rear door does not open from the outside exterior handle.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 128,366 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 128,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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P383 JEV is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P383 JEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P383 JEV registered?

P383 JEV is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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