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N258 PYN

1996 Saab 900 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,086 mi
Last recorded161,086 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 PYN
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 161,086 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 161,086 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 145,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 128,534 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 128,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 116,819 miles

nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Feb 2006 116,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Jan 2006 116,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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N258 PYN is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N258 PYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N258 PYN registered?

N258 PYN is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N258 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N258 PYN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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