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P945 YPH

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,892 mi
Last recorded151,892 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 YPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 151,892 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 151,498 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 146,030 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outter edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 146,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outter edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 140,501 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2011 139,004 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 139,004 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 133,686 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 124,979 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 108,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 99,811 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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P945 YPH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P945 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 P945 YPH registered?

P945 YPH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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