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N489 PYE

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,706 mi
Last recorded102,706 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 PYE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 102,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 100,795 miles

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

o/s headlight and n/s/f indicator lenses damaged

Fail 13 May 2014 100,795 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s headlight and n/s/f indicator lenses damaged

Pass 14 May 2013 99,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 98,606 miles

all tyres have cracked walls

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,266 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,358 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 94,358 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 92,912 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 90,529 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,904 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 87,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 85,617 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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N489 PYE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N489 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 N489 PYE registered?

N489 PYE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N489 PYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 PYE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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