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P227 SYK

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,290 mi
Last recorded106,290 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 SYK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,088 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

heat shield lose,o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 1 May 2009 91,374 miles

rear pads worn to 2mm (approx).

Pass 10 Apr 2008 84,568 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 77,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 68,265 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 68,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P227 SYK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P227 SYK, 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 P227 SYK registered?

P227 SYK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P227 SYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P227 SYK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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