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P357 RUV

1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,395 mi
Last recorded100,395 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo119,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 RUV
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 100,395 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 94,911 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,254 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 81,254 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,771 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 61,539 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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P357 RUV is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 119,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P357 RUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P357 RUV registered?

P357 RUV is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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