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P711 CBL

1996 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,114 mi
Last recorded156,114 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 CBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 156,114 miles

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

slight leak on power steering system

slight up and down movement on steering column

Fail 22 Jun 2011 156,114 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

slight leak on power steering system

slight up and down movement on steering column

Pass 14 Jan 2010 150,888 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 150,824 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 142,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 133,462 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2006 118,625 miles

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)

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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P711 CBL is a 1996 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P711 CBL, 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 P711 CBL registered?

P711 CBL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P711 CBL safe to buy?

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