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P735 CBL

1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,359 mi
Last recorded80,359 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo119,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 CBL
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 80,359 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 80,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 70,287 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 70,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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P735 CBL is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 119,366 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P735 CBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P735 CBL registered?

P735 CBL is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P735 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P735 CBL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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