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P963 CVO

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 CVO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 80,081 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2024 77,861 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Pass 7 Mar 2023 75,137 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,387 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,817 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,189 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 69,189 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

flex in bulk head

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 62,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,398 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,134 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both number plates starting to fade

Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake guide weak

Pass 11 Aug 2006 49,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

floor weak at hand brake mount

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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P963 CVO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P963 CVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P963 CVO registered?

P963 CVO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P963 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 CVO shows 16 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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