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P204 DPC

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,113 mi
Last recorded171,113 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 DPC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 171,113 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 166,780 miles

n/s/door mirror taped but secure

Pass 6 Jul 2007 160,175 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering column † †steering rack damp

Fail 6 Jul 2007 160,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering column

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Jul 2006 145,099 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 145,099 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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P204 DPC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P204 DPC, 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 P204 DPC registered?

P204 DPC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P204 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 DPC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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