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P106 KGM

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,017 mi
Last recorded191,017 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 KGM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2010 191,017 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2009 185,669 miles

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long handbrake lever travel

oil leak

tyre size = 205/50R16V

Pass 11 Sep 2009 185,669 miles

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

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long handbrake lever travel

oil leak

tyre size = 205/50R16V

Pass 4 Sep 2008 179,020 miles

differential bearings noisy when wheels spun on ramp!!!

exhaust front pipe deteriorating,leaking slightly

front suspension strut bodies corroded badly,may require attention by,or before next MOT test!!!

front track control arm ,outer compliance bushes deteriorated,will require attention soon!

heavy engine oil leak!!!,hazzardous for other road users!!!

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside headlight lens poor condition

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre worn low inner & outer edges, just legal for mot purposes!!

rear brake hose ferrules corroded,almost to excess!!!

rear silencer noisy,started to leak.

slight play offside front blower balljoint & protective gaitor split open!

Fail 2 Sep 2008 178,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

differential bearings noisy when wheels spun on ramp!!!

exhaust front pipe deteriorating,leaking slightly

front suspension strut bodies corroded badly,may require attention by,or before next MOT test!!!

front track control arm ,outer compliance bushes deteriorated,will require attention soon!

heavy engine oil leak!!!,hazzardous for other road users!!!

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside headlight lens poor condition

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre worn low inner & outer edges, just legal for mot purposes!!

rear brake hose ferrules corroded,almost to excess!!!

rear silencer noisy,started to leak.

slight play offside front blower balljoint & protective gaitor split open!

Pass 8 Sep 2007 170,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 161,469 miles

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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P106 KGM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 P106 KGM, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P106 KGM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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