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P889 YPH

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,601 mi
Last recorded179,601 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 YPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2012 179,601 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in zone A smaller than 10mm

front tyres worn on inner edge (tracking) and on legal limit

nsr tyre on legal limit

osf lower arm bush has medium play

osr tyre close to legal limit

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 179,601 miles

chip in zone A smaller than 10mm

front tyres worn on inner edge (tracking) and on legal limit

nsr tyre on legal limit

osf lower arm bush has medium play

osr tyre close to legal limit

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 170,419 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 170,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 163,909 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 151,460 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 151,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 140,347 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 131,600 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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P889 YPH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue 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 P889 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 P889 YPH registered?

P889 YPH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P889 YPH safe to buy?

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