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P156 KGM

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,820 mi
Last recorded160,820 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 KGM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 160,820 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 160,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 160,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 158,970 miles

exhaust pipe has been repaired

Pass 3 Jun 2013 157,402 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 154,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 148,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 142,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 136,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 130,502 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 130,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2007 125,001 miles

1/ Slight play in steering column bushes. 2/ Fuel cap top adrift but seals ok. 3/ Slight oil leak n/s front of engine. 4/ Slight signs of crackiing o/s/r top spring mounting area.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 125,001 miles

1/ Slight play in steering column bushes. 2/ Fuel cap top adrift but seals ok. 3/ Slight oil leak n/s front of engine. 4/ Slight signs of crackiing o/s/r top spring mounting area.

Pass 5 May 2006 119,127 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap in poor condition

near side front tyre worn on ibber edge

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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P156 KGM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P156 KGM, 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 P156 KGM registered?

P156 KGM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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