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P124 NNA

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,273 mi
Last recorded113,273 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 NNA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 113,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 106,400 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 106,307 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

All brake disc surfaced lightly rusted(vehicle standing ?)

Headlamp washer not directed at headlight

Offside rear inner tail light not working

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Offside rear tyre walls cracking

Slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 13 Jul 2010 106,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

All brake disc surfaced lightly rusted(vehicle standing ?)

Headlamp washer not directed at headlight

Offside rear inner tail light not working

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Offside rear tyre walls cracking

Slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 16 Jul 2009 104,505 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 104,504 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 102,945 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 101,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 99,086 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 99,086 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 NNA is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P124 NNA registered?

P124 NNA is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P124 NNA safe to buy?

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