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P25 PLM

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,443 mi
Last recorded95,443 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 PLM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 95,443 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 12 May 2010 94,361 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 94,361 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 90,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both sills are covered up

Fail 11 May 2009 90,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both sills are covered up

Pass 13 May 2008 87,423 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 87,423 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 82,034 miles

front exhaust flexi has slight blow

power steering pipe has a repair.no leaks at time of test

slight runout on rear brakes

Pass 27 Apr 2006 78,038 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 78,036 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heat shield at rear not secured at rear

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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P25 PLM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P25 PLM, 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 P25 PLM registered?

P25 PLM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P25 PLM safe to buy?

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