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P712 CBL

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

155,714 mi
Last recorded155,714 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 CBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 155,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 152,287 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 147,389 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 143,718 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 140,720 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 138,365 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 135,391 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 133,331 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 131,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 127,570 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 125,431 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 121,475 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,650 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 101,515 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 101,515 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 89,874 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 80,707 miles

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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P712 CBL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P712 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 P712 CBL registered?

P712 CBL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P712 CBL safe to buy?

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