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P913 YPH

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,280 mi
Last recorded163,280 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 YPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 163,280 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside and nearside rear shock absorber top fixing panels corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 163,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside and nearside rear shock absorber top fixing panels corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 162,665 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bolts missing on nearside exhaust manifold, advise attention.

nearside front fog light lens broken.

nearside wiper blade splitting on ends.

offside front fog light lens cracked.

offside front suspension lower arm bush softer compliance than newer more solid bush on nearside.maybe felt on steering / braking

slight exhaust gas leak at nearside manifold.

some corrosion at rear shock absorbers top fixing areas.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 161,744 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Dec 2009 161,744 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Dec 2008 160,521 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

ferrules on rear brake hoses starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode

front brakes just passed imbalance requirements

front chassis cross member starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front suspension leg starting to corrode

nearside headlamp glass slightly damaged

nearside rear inner wing/shock absorber mounting area starting to corrode

pas pipes starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2008 160,521 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

ferrules on rear brake hoses starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode

front chassis cross member starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front suspension leg starting to corrode

nearside headlamp glass slightly damaged

nearside rear inner wing/shock absorber mounting area starting to corrode

pas pipes starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2007 159,986 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres low in tread.

nearside headlight lens cracked.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 153,545 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 138,300 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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P913 YPH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P913 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 P913 YPH registered?

P913 YPH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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