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P225 BPK

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,003 mi
Last recorded138,003 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 BPK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 138,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 138,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 121,498 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 121,980 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 88,001 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,001 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,137 miles

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2007 66,121 miles

steering rack damp on off side

Fail 5 Feb 2007 66,090 miles

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

pos steering rack damp on off side

Pass 20 Apr 2006 59,876 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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P225 BPK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P225 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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What year was P225 BPK registered?

P225 BPK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P225 BPK safe to buy?

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