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P646 RUV

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,665 mi
Last recorded84,665 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 RUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 84,665 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 80,649 miles

Both number plates are starting to fade.

The n/s/f wiper blade has a split end.

There is some play at the top of the steering column.

Fail 25 Oct 2007 80,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both number plates are starting to fade.

The n/s/f wiper blade has a split end.

The n/s/r brake hose is being lightly chaffed by an insecure exhaust heat shield. This needs to be attended to in order to prevent hose damage.

There is some play at the top of the steering column.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 76,008 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate discoloured slightly.

rearbrake pads wearing down

slight corrosion to rearbrake hose ferrules

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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P646 RUV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P646 RUV, 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 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P646 RUV registered?

P646 RUV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P646 RUV safe to buy?

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