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P884 YPH

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,142 mi
Last recorded104,142 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 YPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 104,142 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 101,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 101,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 99,300 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 99,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,934 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 96,934 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 93,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,324 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 89,936 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 84,768 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 84,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 83,352 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2006 80,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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P884 YPH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P884 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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P884 YPH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P884 YPH safe to buy?

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