MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked
offside door mirror case broken but not effecting rear view
offside inner door handle damaged but door can still be openned
reversing lights inop
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
offside inner door handle damaged but door can still be openned
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside mirror case broken burt not effecting rear view
reversing lights inop
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?
Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P488 PYX is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,906 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P488 PYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P488 PYX registered?
P488 PYX is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 23 August 1996.
Is P488 PYX safe to buy?
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