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P142 SYF

1997 Saab 900 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,629 mi
Last recorded111,629 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo124,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 SYF
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2008 111,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs rusty

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,694 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 91,646 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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P142 SYF is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 124,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P142 SYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P142 SYF registered?

P142 SYF is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P142 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P142 SYF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P142 SYF have outstanding finance?

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