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P530 PYX

1996 Saab 900 XS

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,837 mi
Last recorded112,837 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 PYX
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 112,837 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 102,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

star breaks outer zone a

Pass 5 Jul 2006 102,113 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

star breaks outer zone a

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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P530 PYX is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P530 PYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P530 PYX registered?

P530 PYX is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P530 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P530 PYX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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