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P957 YPH

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,445 mi
Last recorded112,445 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 YPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 112,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 109,930 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 107,139 miles

both front tyres perished in side walls

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 107,138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished in side walls

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 103,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

front brakes showing wear

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 14 Sep 2010 98,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes showing wear

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,323 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Sep 2009 94,323 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2008 88,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant level low

fuel cap deteriorating

nearside rear tyre showing wear and has several minor cuts in tread

offside front top suspension turret starting to corrode

offside rear tyre starting to split in tread and has several cuts in tread, also showing wear

rear centre seatbelt stalk deteriorating

Fail 16 Sep 2008 88,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant level low

fuel cap deteriorating

nearside rear tyre showing wear and has several minor cuts in tread

offside front top suspension turret starting to corrode

offside rear tyre starting to split in tread and has several cuts in tread, also showing wear

rear centre seatbelt stalk deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2007 83,419 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 83,409 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front top inner wing [seem sealer split [possibley needs further investigation as to weather metal split

Fail 6 Sep 2006 78,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres starting to perish on outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2006 78,698 miles

rear tyres starting to perish on outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2005 74,727 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Sep 2005 74,727 miles

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

steering rack damp

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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P957 YPH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P957 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 P957 YPH registered?

P957 YPH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P957 YPH safe to buy?

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