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P104 RYP

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,916 mi
Last recorded125,916 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 RYP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2011 125,916 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 125,916 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 118,983 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 118,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 112,770 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 112,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 107,402 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 107,402 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 103,267 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 103,138 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild broken

rear exhaust box corroded

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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P104 RYP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 P104 RYP, 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 29 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 P104 RYP registered?

P104 RYP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P104 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 RYP shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P104 RYP have outstanding finance?

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