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P187 RYF

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,554 mi
Last recorded74,554 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 RYF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 74,002 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s headlamp damaged

front number plate damaged

oil leak

r/o/s tyre low on tread ,badly worn at inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

exhaust rusty

f/n/s headlamp damaged

front number plate damaged

oil leak

r/o/s tyre low on tread ,badly worn at inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2008 68,562 miles

exhaust rusty

front tyres worn on edges

n/s headlamp lens damaged

oil leak from rack area

r/o/s tyre low on tread and perished

Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,127 miles

exhaust rusty

front pads low f/o/s

oil leak from rack area

Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,646 miles

f/n/s headlight lens noted cracked

f/n/s tyre noted worn on outer edge

r/o/s shock noted damp

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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P187 RYF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P187 RYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P187 RYF registered?

P187 RYF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P187 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 RYF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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