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P277 LYA

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,651 mi
Last recorded75,651 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 LYA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,651 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 75,651 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,136 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 75,136 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,499 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,536 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,715 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,406 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,406 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 58,045 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P277 LYA is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P277 LYA, 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 P277 LYA registered?

P277 LYA is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P277 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 LYA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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