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P660 RYF

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,487 mi
Last recorded113,487 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 RYF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,899 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,322 miles

rear tyres beging to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2015 106,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,122 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,123 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 100,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 90,211 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 90,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,944 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 71,401 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front seats dont tilt

hand brake needs adjusting

n/s/f brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2008 71,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front seats dont tilt

hand brake needs adjusting

n/s/f brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2007 67,212 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 67,212 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside seats wont tilt.offside washer jet poor.

Pass 10 May 2006 64,142 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 64,142 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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P660 RYF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P660 RYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P660 RYF registered?

P660 RYF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P660 RYF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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