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P272 JEC

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,304 mi
Last recorded105,304 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 JEC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 105,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,478 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 100,473 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2015 90,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 90,839 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 79,867 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 73,460 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,380 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,616 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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P272 JEC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P272 JEC, 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 P272 JEC registered?

P272 JEC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P272 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P272 JEC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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