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P877 YPH

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,500 mi
Last recorded115,500 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 YPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2015 115,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,686 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,686 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 100,603 miles

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2013 100,603 miles

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2011 91,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,097 miles

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

both front and rear number plates poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2010 86,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,196 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2009 81,556 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 81,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 76,840 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,599 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 65,669 miles

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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P877 YPH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P877 YPH, 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 P877 YPH registered?

P877 YPH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P877 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P877 YPH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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