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P996 RYT

1997 Saab 90

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,601 mi
Last recorded126,601 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 90108,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 RYT
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 126,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 123,949 miles

hand brake lever high brakes could do with adjusting †wear in drivers seat runners †seat tilt inop n/s †sceen chiped †bulkhead flexing †wishbone bushers weak

tyre walls cracking and wearing †exhaust system rusty †wear in front braker discs †rear shocks getting weak †some play in steering

Fail 15 Mar 2007 123,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake high †wear in drivers seat †seat tilt inop n/s †screen chiped †rad leak †bulk head flexing †wishbone bushers weak †tyre wall wear †exhaust rusty and cover adrift †front discs wear

Pass 1 Mar 2006 115,417 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on outer egde

How Reliable is the Saab 90?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 60
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P996 RYT is a 1997 Saab 90 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 108,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P996 RYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P996 RYT registered?

P996 RYT is a 1997 Saab 90, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P996 RYT safe to buy?

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