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P143 PKL

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,776 mi
Last recorded112,776 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 PKL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 112,776 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 103,986 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 96,604 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 96,604 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2007 96,604 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

outter handbrake cable starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Mar 2006 87,467 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 87,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 87,467 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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P143 PKL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P143 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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What year was P143 PKL registered?

P143 PKL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P143 PKL safe to buy?

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