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P973 CVO

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,589 mi
Last recorded125,589 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 CVO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2008 125,589 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR OUTER METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR OF FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY PITTED.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 125,589 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR OUTER METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

REAR OF FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY PITTED.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 121,782 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 119,389 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 116,002 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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

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P973 CVO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P973 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

How do I check the history of P973 CVO?

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What year was P973 CVO registered?

P973 CVO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P973 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P973 CVO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P973 CVO have outstanding finance?

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