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P878 DUY

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,392 mi
Last recorded121,392 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 DUY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 121,392 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

light underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre perished on sidewalls

offside front tyre worn on inner dge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 121,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

light underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre perished on sidewalls

offside front tyre worn on inner dge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 118,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 116,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front reg plate cracked

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 113,331 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

neaside front indector lenze cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2009 110,104 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 105,845 miles

some sidewall damage noted osr tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 100,131 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 91,042 miles

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

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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P878 DUY is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P878 DUY, 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 P878 DUY registered?

P878 DUY is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P878 DUY safe to buy?

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