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P255 JNF

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,163 mi
Last recorded184,163 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 JNF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2013 184,163 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear boot area heavily corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 172,556 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 172,546 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 159,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 128,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2007 117,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 111,098 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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P255 JNF 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 71.4%.

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 P255 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 P255 JNF registered?

P255 JNF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P255 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 JNF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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