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P945 SMW

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,811 mi
Last recorded81,811 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 SMW
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,811 miles

airbag light showing on dash board

Fail 14 Mar 2008 77,319 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,319 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 71,632 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 71,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,617 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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P945 SMW is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto 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 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,906 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P945 SMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P945 SMW registered?

P945 SMW is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P945 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P945 SMW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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