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P121 POT

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,159 mi
Last recorded116,159 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 POT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2009 116,159 miles

front and rear pads are slightly worn

nearside front tyre has a chunk missing and the wheel rim is slightly damaged

screen damage

slight dampness around power steering res..

Pass 15 Mar 2008 103,014 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust section

Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,582 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2005 74,829 miles

1. nsr tyre has cuts in sidewalls & is low on tread and perrished †2. osr tyre is low on tread and perrished

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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P121 POT is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P121 POT, 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 P121 POT registered?

P121 POT is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P121 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 POT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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