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P131 JKN

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,471 mi
Last recorded142,471 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 JKN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 142,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 135,209 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

bulb out in center stop light

engine over heating

o/s headlamp glass damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2010 131,403 miles

o/s rear shocker casing broken

rear exhaust mounting split

slight damage o/s head light glass

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 8 Jun 2009 128,035 miles

both rear indicators starting to discolour

o/s head light glass damaged and slight misting

Pass 14 Feb 2008 119,195 miles

bolb out in centre brake light

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s head light glass damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2007 110,179 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 110,179 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 100,212 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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P131 JKN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P131 JKN, 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 P131 JKN registered?

P131 JKN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P131 JKN safe to buy?

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