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P123 NNA

1997 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,780 mi
Last recorded129,780 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 NNA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 129,780 miles

all tyres distorted

exhaust system heatshield at fuel tank detached

extensive corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

front and rear number plates in poor condition

slight fluctuation o/s rear brake

front and rear brake disc facings heavily corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 129,780 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

all tyres distorted

exhaust system heatshield at fuel tank detached

extensive corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

front and rear number plates in poor condition

slight fluctuation o/s rear brake

front and rear brake disc facings heavily corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2006 122,455 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 122,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P123 NNA is a 1997 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P123 NNA, 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 P123 NNA registered?

P123 NNA is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P123 NNA safe to buy?

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