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P900 BYE

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,637 mi
Last recorded55,637 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 BYE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,637 miles

all four brake discs have surface rust on them

the exhaust heat shield is insecure

the nearside front tyre has a slight flat spot

Fail 11 Jul 2016 55,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to miss fire (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all four brake discs have surface rust on them

the exhaust heat shield is insecure

the nearside front tyre has a slight flat spot

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,255 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,789 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 53,789 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,856 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,882 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,057 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 42,972 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracks to inner and outer sidewalls on n/s rear tyre

damage to front offside &rear nearside wheel rims

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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P900 BYE is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P900 BYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P900 BYE registered?

P900 BYE is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P900 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P900 BYE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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