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P205 PLM

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,427 mi
Last recorded130,427 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 PLM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,427 miles

o/s floor corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,262 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 122,547 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 122,547 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 115,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,869 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 83,097 miles

wipers starting to split

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

check engine light on(fail next year)

washer output poor

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,553 miles

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,877 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,123 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,855 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,026 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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P205 PLM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P205 PLM, 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 P205 PLM registered?

P205 PLM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P205 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 PLM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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