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P274 LSJ

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 LSJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 79,525 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 78,370 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 78,370 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) missing both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2020 77,138 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,231 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,693 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,849 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 70,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,269 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,787 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 61,236 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 61,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,766 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,574 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,624 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 50,624 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,754 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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P274 LSJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P274 LSJ, 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 P274 LSJ registered?

P274 LSJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P274 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 LSJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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