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P225 KKL

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,491 mi
Last recorded128,491 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 KKL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 128,491 miles

nearside & offside rear brake pipes has slight rust

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 2 Oct 2018 128,491 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside rear brake pipes has slight rust

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 122,455 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 115,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 24 Oct 2016 115,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,469 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 107,469 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,494 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight movement at steering rack mountings on bulhead but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,177 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 104,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 101,767 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 99,365 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 94,280 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 94,280 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 93,796 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 93,796 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,502 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 91,502 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 88,347 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 88,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre starting to show uneven wear

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2006 85,958 miles

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

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 KKL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P225 KKL, 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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P225 KKL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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