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P729 FVV

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,659 mi
Last recorded104,659 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 FVV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2011 104,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

rear discs crodding

Pass 8 Aug 2011 104,659 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

rear discs crodding

Fail 21 Jul 2010 99,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 93,735 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 87,579 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 87,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,719 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 78,719 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front number plate damaged.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 75,655 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 75,655 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P729 FVV is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P729 FVV, 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 P729 FVV registered?

P729 FVV is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P729 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P729 FVV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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