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P511 PYX

1996 Saab 900 S Auto

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,314 mi
Last recorded47,314 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S Auto106,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 PYX
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2009 47,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,314 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,064 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is badly worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Mar 2008 45,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is badly worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,741 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 37,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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P511 PYX is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P511 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 P511 PYX registered?

P511 PYX is a 1996 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P511 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 PYX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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