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P878 RYN

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,484 mi
Last recorded177,484 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 177,484 miles

both rear indicators faded.....

engine management lamp on....

long hand brake lever travel....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

rear exhaust silencer & join clamp corroded.....

Fail 18 Jan 2010 177,374 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear indicators faded.....

engine management lamp on....

long hand brake lever travel....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

rear exhaust silencer & join clamp corroded.....

Fail 20 Jan 2009 161,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine noise

engine oil leak

exhaust outer cover broken, rusty and slight blow

handbrake mount slightly coming away from body

near side rear wheel arches slight rust patch

rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2009 161,818 miles

engine noise

engine oil leak

exhaust outer cover broken, rusty and slight blow

handbrake mount slightly coming away from body

near side rear wheel arches slight rust patch

rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2008 153,213 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 143,285 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2006 131,025 miles

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 131,025 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 131,025 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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P878 RYN 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 66.7%.

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 P878 RYN, 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 RYN registered?

P878 RYN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is P878 RYN safe to buy?

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