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P483 OUM

1996 Saab 900 XS Auto

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,935 mi
Last recorded119,935 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto107,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 OUM
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 119,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 106,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 106,972 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 99,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 91,228 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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P483 OUM is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P483 OUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P483 OUM registered?

P483 OUM is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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