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P159 OKK

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,913 mi
Last recorded69,913 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 OKK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,913 miles

advise both rear tyres perrished.

advise offside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points and bulkhead area.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 67,720 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise offsid rear tyre perrished and wearing inner and outer edges.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,720 miles

advise offsid rear tyre perrished and wearing inner and outer edges.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,259 miles

advise offside rear tyre perrished and wearing unevenly inner and outer edges.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,342 miles

advise both rear indicator bukbs faded.

advise slight movement in steering rack mountings

Fail 23 Aug 2011 64,342 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear indicator bukbs faded.

advise slight movement in steering rack mountings

Fail 3 Aug 2010 52,274 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,274 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 60,658 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 57,983 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 57,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,350 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,457 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 52,457 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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P159 OKK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P159 OKK, 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 P159 OKK registered?

P159 OKK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 5 July 1997.

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