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P176 RYF

1996 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

235,540 mi
Last recorded235,540 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 RYF
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 235,540 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 222,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 208,244 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 208,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 196,124 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 181,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 168,616 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres low treads

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor

rear seatbelts not checked due to seats down

Fail 25 Mar 2011 168,609 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres low treads

no oil preasure warning light ?

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor

o/s rack boot twisted

petrol cap damaged

rear seatbelts not checked due to seats down

Pass 12 Apr 2010 158,534 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 158,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 149,953 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 149,953 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 141,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 129,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 118,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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P176 RYF is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P176 RYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P176 RYF registered?

P176 RYF is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 7 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P176 RYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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