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P123 RYP

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,022 mi
Last recorded60,022 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 RYP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,022 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,143 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 53,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,299 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,926 miles

front brake imbalance of 25%

slight exhaust blow from flex pipe at cat

Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,408 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,245 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,731 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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P123 RYP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P123 RYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P123 RYP registered?

P123 RYP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P123 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 RYP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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