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P131 PKL

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,060 mi
Last recorded117,060 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 PKL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 117,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 117,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2012 114,182 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 114,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 108,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 103,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 100,016 miles

CLONKING NOISE FROM BULKHEAD AREAWHEN STEERING ROCKED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.AS THESE MODELS SUFFER FROM BULKHEAD'S CRACKING WE STRONGLY ADVISE THE SOUNDPROOFING IS REMOVED TO CHECK VEHICLE STRUCTURE & IDENTIFY SOURCE OF CLONKING.

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

engine oil low

n/s body damaged

one l.e.d light inop in center stop light

Pass 31 Mar 2008 92,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,461 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 79,387 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 79,387 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 PKL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PKL, 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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P131 PKL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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