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P26 NKY

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,714 mi
Last recorded127,714 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 NKY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 127,714 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 126,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

engine warning light on

o/s/r inner lens damaged

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 24 Dec 2009 118,306 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 118,306 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 109,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 102,591 miles

advise engine management light staying on

Fail 22 Dec 2006 93,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 93,911 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 86,659 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 86,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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P26 NKY is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P26 NKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P26 NKY registered?

P26 NKY is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P26 NKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 NKY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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