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P719 POT

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,725 mi
Last recorded148,725 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 POT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 148,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 145,963 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 144,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 144,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 142,392 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 136,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 129,533 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 123,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P719 POT is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P719 POT, 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 P719 POT registered?

P719 POT is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P719 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P719 POT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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