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P108 LKN

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

130,036 mi
Last recorded130,036 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 LKN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 130,036 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 130,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 129,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 129,394 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 128,647 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 128,646 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 127,787 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 127,787 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 126,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 126,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 125,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 125,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 125,178 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 122,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg above spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 122,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg above spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,801 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 120,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rubber mounting split

Fail 20 Feb 2017 118,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rubber mounting split

Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,579 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 112,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 110,034 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 110,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

push button start fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 105,086 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 101,589 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,357 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre wearing low on egdes

Fail 17 Feb 2010 98,357 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre wearing low on egdes

Pass 17 Feb 2009 95,746 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 93,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 91,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 89,976 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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P108 LKN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 P108 LKN, 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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P108 LKN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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