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P853 MLC

1996 Saab 900 XS Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,819 mi
Last recorded50,819 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto107,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 MLC
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,819 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 50,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,782 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 41,782 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P853 MLC is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P853 MLC, 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 P853 MLC registered?

P853 MLC is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P853 MLC safe to buy?

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