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P414 PYX

1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,611 mi
Last recorded92,611 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo119,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 PYX
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 92,611 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 92,611 miles

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

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

o/s rear top suspension spring mounting corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2006 90,575 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 90,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

offside rear suspension spring top mounting corroded & spring seat seperating from vehicle body

parking brake low efficiency

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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P414 PYX is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P414 PYX, 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 P414 PYX registered?

P414 PYX is a 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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