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P239 SYK

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,404 mi
Last recorded117,404 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 SYK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 117,404 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 117,287 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 113,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s door mirror has been "repaired" by temporary mirror and tape.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 113,137 miles

o/s door mirror has been "repaired" by temporary mirror and tape.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 108,045 miles

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

ns and os rear brake hose ferrules slightly croded

os door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2007 108,045 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ns and os rear brake hose ferrules slightly croded

os door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2006 103,311 miles

Both front tyres very close to legal limit.

O/S door mirror damaged

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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P239 SYK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P239 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 P239 SYK registered?

P239 SYK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P239 SYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 SYK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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