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P720 CBL

1996 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,834 mi
Last recorded174,834 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 CBL
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2008 174,834 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 174,834 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 168,599 miles

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

n/s/f tyre right on legal limit on inner edge

srs warning light on

warning triangle permenantly on

Pass 15 Jun 2006 157,946 miles

dampness around steering rack and power steering pipe areas

rear brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode/greased

slight damage to nearside rear wheel inner rim

warpage on offside rear disc

Fail 12 Jun 2006 157,944 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

dampness around steering rack and power steering pipe areas

offside front coil spring o.k at time of test

rear brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode/greased

slight damage to nearside rear wheel inner rim

warpage on offside rear disc

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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P720 CBL is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P720 CBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P720 CBL is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P720 CBL safe to buy?

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