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P232 JNF

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 JNF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,374 miles

body damage

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,368 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

body damage

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,661 miles

body damage

Fail 20 Jul 2016 93,661 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

body damage

Pass 22 Jul 2015 90,188 miles

n/s/r top spring area slight corrosion

o/s/r top spring area slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,974 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,260 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,240 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,168 miles

n/s/f tyre slight damage

Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,357 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 68,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,290 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in it/punctured

Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,185 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,874 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 49,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P232 JNF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P232 JNF, 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 P232 JNF registered?

P232 JNF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P232 JNF safe to buy?

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