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P796 CEW

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,595 mi
Last recorded98,595 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 CEW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,457 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 96,756 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise both headlamp beam patterns fading

advise brakes,suspension,steering and exhaust components all corroding

advise handbrake front cable to rear cable mounting point starting to break away

advise near side rear tyre perished and wearing unevenly

advise power steering rack and pipes weeping

advise some movement at steering rack mounting points

Pass 26 Nov 2009 95,294 miles

advise braking and suspension components starting to corrode

advise handbrake cable mounting point to chassis slighty loose

Fail 26 Nov 2009 95,294 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

advise battery tray very corroded

advise braking and suspension components starting to corrode

advise handbrake cable mounting point to chassis slighty loose

Pass 23 May 2008 89,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 84,797 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 77,526 miles

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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P796 CEW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P796 CEW, 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 P796 CEW registered?

P796 CEW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P796 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P796 CEW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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