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P988 YAX

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,222 mi
Last recorded103,222 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 YAX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 103,222 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 103,177 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged RING (1.6 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 101,100 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

RUSTING ON REAR CHASSUS BOTH SIDES

Pass 27 Aug 2022 98,798 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s rear rust on rear chassis

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component stering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 98,782 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear and o/s rear rust on rear chassis

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component stering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,554 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,573 miles

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

Nearside Front slighly binding

Pass 28 Mar 2006 88,202 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 88,043 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P988 YAX 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 75%.

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 P988 YAX, 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 P988 YAX registered?

P988 YAX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P988 YAX safe to buy?

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