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P117 PHK

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

993,377 mi
Last recorded993,377 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 PHK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 993,377 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 99,275 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 9 Apr 2015 99,275 miles

centre exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,663 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 93,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 88,846 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

rear inner pads may be worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,191 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,564 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 78,564 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 73,899 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,899 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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P117 PHK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P117 PHK, 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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What year was P117 PHK registered?

P117 PHK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P117 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 PHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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