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P199 KEG

1997 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,273 mi
Last recorded174,273 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 KEG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 174,273 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 163,152 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 163,152 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 150,581 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 140,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front numberplate slightly cracked

osf headlight stone chipped

rear discs scored/corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 140,341 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front numberplate slightly cracked

osf headlight stone chipped

rear discs scored/corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 121,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 112,027 miles

clutch heavy in operation

nearside front brake flexi farrule corroded

offside front brake flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 108,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

offside front brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2008 108,196 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

offside front brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 103,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

offside rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2006 98,161 miles

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

corrosion to fuel filter

nearside rear brake flexi pipe ferrules corroded

offside rear brake flexi pipe ferrules corroded

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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P199 KEG is a 1997 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P199 KEG, 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 P199 KEG registered?

P199 KEG is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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