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N477 PYE

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

156,682 mi
Last recorded156,682 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 PYE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 156,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cover sills fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2013 151,545 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 151,544 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 145,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 145,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 142,285 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 142,226 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 137,054 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 137,053 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 132,809 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 132,809 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 130,859 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 130,589 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 127,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 123,672 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 123,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 117,142 miles

handbrake cables creak when pulled up.

slight imbalance on front pads.

slight knock n/s/f top suspension bush.

slight oil leak from o/s of steering rack ??

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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N477 PYE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N477 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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N477 PYE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N477 PYE safe to buy?

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