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P183 AFE

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 AFE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 83,990 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 83,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 79,823 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,498 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 67,107 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 64,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 60,143 miles

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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P183 AFE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P183 AFE, 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 P183 AFE registered?

P183 AFE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P183 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P183 AFE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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