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P288 LYA

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,997 mi
Last recorded127,997 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 LYA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 127,997 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 125,701 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 125,537 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 122,400 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 122,158 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,661 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 111,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 98,553 miles

front and rear number plates discoloured

Pass 14 Feb 2006 78,601 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P288 LYA is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P288 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P288 LYA registered?

P288 LYA is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P288 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P288 LYA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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