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N309 PYM

1996 Saab 900 XS Auto

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,402 mi
Last recorded179,402 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto107,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 PYM
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 179,402 miles

both rear brake flex hoses rusty

brake pipes rusty in engine bay

engine light on

fuel tank filler pipe lose and very close to rubbing on o/s/r wheel

o/s track rod end rubber split

Fail 27 Mar 2009 179,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear brake flex hoses rusty

brake pipes rusty in engine bay

engine light on

fuel tank filler pipe lose and very close to rubbing on o/s/r wheel

o/s track rod end rubber split

Fail 11 Mar 2009 179,391 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 173,903 miles

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

brake servo corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2007 164,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 158,649 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 158,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake warning light on dash on all the time

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N309 PYM is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N309 PYM, 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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N309 PYM is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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