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P417 PYX

1996 Saab 900 XS Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,517 mi
Last recorded151,517 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto107,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 PYX
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 151,517 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 151,516 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2007 133,472 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 128,213 miles

o/side head lamp almost low

Pass 14 Nov 2005 120,625 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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P417 PYX is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto in Black 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 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P417 PYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P417 PYX registered?

P417 PYX is a 1996 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P417 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P417 PYX 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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