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P202 NLY

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,881 mi
Last recorded131,881 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 NLY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2011 131,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 131,881 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 131,211 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 16 Dec 2009 130,655 miles

sidewalls starting to split on inner edges of both rear tyres.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 128,945 miles

slight condensation o/s headlamp.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 127,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 125,216 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 125,203 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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P202 NLY is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P202 NLY, 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 P202 NLY registered?

P202 NLY is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P202 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 NLY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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