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N458 PYE

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,782 mi
Last recorded156,782 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 PYE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2016 156,782 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion corner of bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2015 151,789 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 151,785 miles

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 145,718 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 145,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 140,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 140,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 133,425 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 126,531 miles

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

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 121,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel cap damaged

n/s headlamp chipped

Fail 30 Jun 2010 121,417 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel cap damaged

n/s headlamp chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2009 119,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 114,070 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 114,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 108,552 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 108,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 99,048 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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N458 PYE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N458 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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N458 PYE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 July 1996.

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