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P250 SYK

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,061 mi
Last recorded95,061 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 SYK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,061 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all four tyres showing wear on inside and outer edges and badly perished

lower engine steady bar/mounting showing wear

number plates deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2009 89,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges and perishing

boot struts weak

front number plate deteriorating

fuel tank straps corroding

handbrake cable outer casings deteriorating

nearside and offside rear flexi brake hoses [ferrils corroding]

steering rack and pipes damp [offside]

two of rear centre stop lamp bulbs inoperative

Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,759 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 78,435 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake cables deteriorating

Fail 10 Jul 2006 78,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake cables deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2005 74,873 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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P250 SYK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P250 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 P250 SYK registered?

P250 SYK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P250 SYK safe to buy?

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