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N557 PYO

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

250,234 mi
Last recorded250,234 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 PYO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 250,234 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front fog lamp not working

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear wiper blade parish

Fail 4 May 2013 250,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear wiper blade parish

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front fog lamp not working

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2013 249,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Mar 2012 244,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 235,914 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 224,242 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Mar 2009 210,158 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 197,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 179,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 162,809 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 162,809 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N557 PYO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N557 PYO, 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 N557 PYO registered?

N557 PYO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N557 PYO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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