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P213 YHG

1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,047 mi
Last recorded96,047 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo119,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 YHG
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 96,047 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 88,529 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 88,515 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES JUST LEGAL AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN THIN AND BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 29 Jan 2007 81,669 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 77,347 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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P213 YHG is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 119,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P213 YHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P213 YHG registered?

P213 YHG is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P213 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 YHG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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