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P763 CBL

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,626 mi
Last recorded82,626 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 CBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 82,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front no plate deteriorated

front tyres getting low and balding

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit at 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Fail 14 May 2009 82,626 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2008 77,330 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 77,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,668 miles

sooty mark on rear silencer to centre exhaust joint

very slight dampness on n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,726 miles

pinhole in centre exhaust silencer(very slight blow)

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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P763 CBL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P763 CBL, 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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P763 CBL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P763 CBL safe to buy?

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