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P124 LKN

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,461 mi
Last recorded155,461 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 LKN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 155,461 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear arches corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 155,461 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear arches corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 144,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 132,274 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,388 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 120,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 112,955 miles

Outer handbrake cable cracked

Fail 13 May 2011 112,955 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Outer handbrake cable cracked

Pass 6 May 2010 105,795 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one bulb not working,offside rear sidelight

Pass 30 Apr 2009 99,318 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 99,318 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 93,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 88,901 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres low on tread

slight movement in steering column ok yet

unable to see inner rear disc condition and brake pad thickness

Fail 9 May 2007 88,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in b zone of windscreen nearly enchroching into a zone

n/s/f tyre just on legal limits strongly recommend new tyre

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres just above limits recommend new tyres

slight movement in steering column ok yet

unable to see rear inner brake disc condition and brake pad thickness

Pass 3 May 2006 84,086 miles

both front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre just above limits new tyre recommended

slight damage on o/s/r seat belt

unable to see brake padss

windscreen chipped in b zone not yet above limits nearly enchroching into a zone

Fail 2 May 2006 84,086 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre just above limits new recommended

slight damage on o/s/r seat belt

unable to see front and rear discs and pads clearly

windscreen chippede in b zone not yet above limits nearly enchroching into a zone

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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P124 LKN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P124 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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P124 LKN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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