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P285 PVV

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,587 mi
Last recorded136,587 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 PVV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 136,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 118,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,731 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,731 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 83,826 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,611 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 68,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 66,783 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 63,319 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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P285 PVV is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P285 PVV, 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 P285 PVV registered?

P285 PVV is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P285 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 PVV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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