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P223 NOT

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,284 mi
Last recorded139,284 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 NOT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 139,284 miles

engine warning light on

exhuast blowing slightly at various points along and corroding

n/s/r coil spring corroded

prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads wearing thin

scuffs in windscreen (not affecting forward view)

Fail 3 May 2016 139,284 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (yellow marked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine warning light on

exhuast blowing slightly at various points along and corroding

n/s/r coil spring corroded

prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads wearing thin

scuffs in windscreen (not affecting forward view)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 134,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 134,294 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 133,845 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 133,246 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 131,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 126,953 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 121,951 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 113,862 miles

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 23 Dec 2006 112,763 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 112,762 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P223 NOT is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P223 NOT, 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 P223 NOT registered?

P223 NOT is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P223 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 NOT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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