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P974 CVO

1996 Saab 900 XS Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,619 mi
Last recorded136,619 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto107,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 CVO
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 136,619 miles

slight play on rear axle bushes

Fail 2 Oct 2008 136,476 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

airbag light is on

centre seatbelt stork plastic broken

drive belt is cracking

front number plate slightly diteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2007 123,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 105,551 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 103,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 98,002 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2005 98,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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P974 CVO is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P974 CVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P974 CVO registered?

P974 CVO is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P974 CVO safe to buy?

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