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P995 CVO

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,670 mi
Last recorded100,670 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 CVO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 100,670 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

both side repeaters not working (not needed as vehicle has wrap around front indicators)

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2010 100,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorating

offside and nearside side repeaters inoperative (vehicle has wrap-around front indicators so separate side repeaters are not required)

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2009 97,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake warning lamp activated

Fail 2 Mar 2009 97,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake warning lamp activated

Pass 7 Jul 2008 97,291 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2008 97,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 94,439 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 93,290 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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P995 CVO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P995 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 P995 CVO registered?

P995 CVO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P995 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P995 CVO shows 8 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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