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P946 CPR

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,205 mi
Last recorded121,205 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 CPR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,205 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

check engine light on.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 121,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 113,501 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 113,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 May 2013 105,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 105,348 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 97,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

exhaust is starting to get rusted & thin

Fail 6 Feb 2012 97,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

exhaust is starting to get rusted & thin

Pass 8 Feb 2011 89,392 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 80,741 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 80,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,944 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 66,187 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,408 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 61,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,712 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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P946 CPR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P946 CPR, 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 P946 CPR registered?

P946 CPR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P946 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P946 CPR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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