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P220 CJB

1996 Saab 900 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,269 mi
Last recorded125,269 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 CJB
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2009 125,269 miles

Advise play in top steering column

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Handbrake travel long

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 119,843 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 119,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake cables in poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2007 113,196 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake reading low o/s

Pass 8 Jan 2007 113,196 miles

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

hand brake reading low o/s

Pass 15 Oct 2005 102,184 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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P220 CJB is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P220 CJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P220 CJB registered?

P220 CJB is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P220 CJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 CJB 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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