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P725 JSW

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

119,168 mi
Last recorded119,168 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 JSW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2006 119,168 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 119,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside handbrake cable chafed.

nearside rear tyre badly stepped tread and very low in places. (195/60R15V).

offside front wheel buckled.

rear silencer badly corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 115,263 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 115,262 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 115,137 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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P725 JSW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P725 JSW, 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 P725 JSW registered?

P725 JSW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P725 JSW safe to buy?

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