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P165 JAJ

1997 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,995 mi
Last recorded70,995 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 JAJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,995 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 70,745 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 69,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 69,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,841 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 61,376 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,226 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,616 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 49,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 45,738 miles

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

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

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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P165 JAJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P165 JAJ, 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 P165 JAJ registered?

P165 JAJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P165 JAJ safe to buy?

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