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P192 PLO

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,877 mi
Last recorded75,877 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 PLO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 75,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 75,806 miles

Coolant leak slight leak from metal pipe under exhaust manifold and also around water pump area ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

auxiliary belt tensioner and idler pulley very noisy

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2015 73,997 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 73,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 73,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 72,719 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 72,719 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 May 2011 72,394 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,603 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,535 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 70,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 68,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,688 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 65,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 63,092 miles

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

both front wishbone rear bushes getting worn

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

power steering rack showing signs of weeping

rear anti roll bar getting corroded

rear pads getting low

some corrosion both front struts

some play steering rack

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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P192 PLO is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P192 PLO, 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 P192 PLO registered?

P192 PLO is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P192 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P192 PLO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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