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P941 SMW

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,591 mi
Last recorded99,591 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 SMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,591 miles

Front brake discs wearing low

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,869 miles

Front brake discs wearing low

Fail 23 Nov 2010 91,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs wearing low

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,534 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 79,407 miles

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 79,407 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,542 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 65,365 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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P941 SMW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P941 SMW, 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 P941 SMW registered?

P941 SMW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P941 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P941 SMW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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