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P224 BPK

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,636 mi
Last recorded67,636 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 BPK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper top strut mounting rusty

slight corrosion under car

Pass 8 May 2018 67,430 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 67,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in the tread

Fail 2 May 2017 67,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in the tread

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,792 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,206 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 65,164 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 63,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2012 63,012 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 10 May 2012 63,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 62,058 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Apr 2010 60,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 13 May 2009 59,296 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 59,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 57,541 miles

centre exhaust flexi blowing.

Pass 14 May 2007 56,056 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 56,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 10 May 2006 54,207 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 54,205 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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P224 BPK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P224 BPK, 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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P224 BPK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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