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P79 YAE

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,597 mi
Last recorded111,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 YAE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 111,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 105,528 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 105,515 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 103,054 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank straps corroding.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 97,977 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 95,342 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 95,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P79 YAE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P79 YAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P79 YAE registered?

P79 YAE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P79 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 YAE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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