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N457 PYE

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,269 mi
Last recorded142,269 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 PYE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 142,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

Fail 29 Aug 2017 142,269 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 5 Sep 2016 126,639 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 126,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,362 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 100,244 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 97,340 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,202 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 95,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 93,707 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 93,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,708 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 90,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,105 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 82,080 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 25 Aug 2007 82,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

passenge side wiper blade split

Fail 23 Aug 2007 82,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 74,529 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 74,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N457 PYE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N457 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N457 PYE registered?

N457 PYE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is N457 PYE safe to buy?

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