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N886 PYS

1996 Saab 900 XS

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,151 mi
Last recorded139,151 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 PYS
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 139,151 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 139,151 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 134,051 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 134,051 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 129,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 123,600 miles

inside tread of offside rear tyre at 2mm.

nearside main,nearside rear & offside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2006 123,600 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

inside tread of offside rear tyre at 2mm.

nearside main,nearside rear & offside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

offside rear brake light dull.

offside rear outer tail-light not working but offside inner tail-light is working.

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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N886 PYS is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N886 PYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N886 PYS registered?

N886 PYS is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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