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P721 YGK

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,469 mi
Last recorded109,469 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 YGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 109,469 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 109,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 106,205 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 106,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 100,601 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 100,601 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 92,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 87,635 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 87,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 79,448 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 79,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 71,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 71,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P721 YGK is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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 P721 YGK, 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 P721 YGK registered?

P721 YGK is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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