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N456 PYE

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,942 mi
Last recorded93,942 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 PYE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 93,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,931 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 90,931 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 90,285 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

drivers door opening but sticking sometimes

Pass 16 Apr 2009 89,152 miles

slight corrosion on metal ferulles of all flexi brake hoses

slight surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 16 Apr 2009 89,152 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on metal ferulles of all flexi brake hoses

slight surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2008 88,773 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 88,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise surface corrosion on all 4 discs

Pass 6 Mar 2007 87,436 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 87,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

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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N456 PYE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N456 PYE, 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.

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What year was N456 PYE registered?

N456 PYE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N456 PYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N456 PYE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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