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P234 FOD

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,870 mi
Last recorded147,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 FOD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 147,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake judder to nearside front

front and rear discs rusty

fueltank vent pipe retaining clip adrift

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

nearside front wheelrim buckled on inside and outside(still has a good seal all around rim)

offside front seatbelt fluffing on edge

slight play in top steering column bushes

Fail 1 Jul 2011 147,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake judder to nearside front

front and rear discs rusty

fueltank vent pipe retaining clip adrift

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

nearside front wheelrim buckled on inside and outside(still has a good seal all around rim)

offside front seatbelt fluffing on edge

slight play in top steering column bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2010 140,135 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 129,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 124,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 117,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 105,698 miles

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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P234 FOD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P234 FOD, 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 P234 FOD registered?

P234 FOD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P234 FOD safe to buy?

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