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P704 XWS

1996 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,862 mi
Last recorded114,862 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 XWS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2007 114,862 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 15 May 2006 107,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak

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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P704 XWS is a 1996 Saab 900 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P704 XWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P704 XWS registered?

P704 XWS is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P704 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P704 XWS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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