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P245 JNF

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,413 mi
Last recorded173,413 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 JNF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 173,413 miles

Front discs rusty

Headlamps slightly mistead

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 173,293 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel Cable seized (3.1.6c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 171,432 miles

Floor pan showing signs of corrosion

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

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

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

Rear silencer box corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 168,805 miles

Corrosion starting to floor-may need welding repairs before next test

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

Rear o/s brake disc corroding but not affecting braking efficiency

Pass 22 May 2014 168,805 miles

Corrosion starting to floor-may need welding repairs before next test

Rear o/s brake disc corroding but not affecting braking efficiency

Pass 14 May 2013 164,222 miles

Covers over sills preventing complete corrosion check

Fail 16 May 2012 159,990 miles

Covers over sills preventing complete corrosion check

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

Pass 16 May 2012 159,990 miles

Covers over sills preventing complete corrosion check

Pass 18 May 2011 155,406 miles

Covers over sills prevents complete corrosion check

Excess corrosion on both rear brake discs-not affecting braking efficiency but need replacing very soon

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 150,435 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 150,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

One high level brake light inoperative

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2009 137,172 miles

Covers over sills prevent complete corrosion check

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 137,172 miles

Covers over sills prevent complete corrosion check

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

Pass 22 May 2008 123,830 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 123,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2007 116,599 miles

Covers over both outer sills prevent complete corrosion check

Parking brake efficiency ok but o/s reads slightly low and will need attention soon

o/s rear brake disc corroding-braking efficiency ok but will need replacing soon

Pass 18 May 2006 110,572 miles

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

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

Offside 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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P245 JNF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P245 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 P245 JNF registered?

P245 JNF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P245 JNF safe to buy?

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