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P128 RYP

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,037 mi
Last recorded73,037 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 RYP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 73,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

srs light on

Fail 6 Aug 2012 73,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,891 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s inner cv gaiter split

srs light on

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2011 70,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

n/s inner cv gaiter split

srs light on

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2010 63,938 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,804 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,304 miles

front brake imbalance(borderline)

nearside door mirror cover missing

nearside front inner cv boot leaking grease

offside front brake pad getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2006 49,156 miles

all four outer tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

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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P128 RYP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P128 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.

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P128 RYP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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