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P248 KEG

1997 Saab 900 S Auto

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,570 mi
Last recorded139,570 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Auto100,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 KEG
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 139,570 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 139,481 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 131,975 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 131,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 125,426 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 125,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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P248 KEG is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,021 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P248 KEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P248 KEG registered?

P248 KEG is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P248 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 KEG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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