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P196 CFV

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,859 mi
Last recorded80,859 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 CFV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2010 80,859 miles

Dog cage in the back had to be dismantled to access the rear seatbelts

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,859 miles

Dog cage in the back had to be dismantled to access the rear seatbelts

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,642 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 56,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,940 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,343 miles

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

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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P196 CFV is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P196 CFV, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P196 CFV registered?

P196 CFV is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P196 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 CFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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