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P805 CEW

1996 Saab 900 XS

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,837 mi
Last recorded223,837 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 CEW
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 223,837 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 223,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 216,178 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 216,175 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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P805 CEW is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in White 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 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P805 CEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P805 CEW registered?

P805 CEW is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P805 CEW safe to buy?

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