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P289 FJM

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,712 mi
Last recorded78,712 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 FJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,712 miles

BOOT STRUTS WEAK / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,690 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR AREAS + WHEEL WELL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOOT STRUTS WEAK / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,274 miles

OUTER CASING REAR EXH BOX CORRODED / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,766 miles

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded and holed

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2018 72,765 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,752 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,363 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box

Fail 8 Nov 2016 63,347 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear exhaust box

Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,975 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,642 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,313 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,988 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 55,988 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,155 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,428 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,206 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,788 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 41,885 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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P289 FJM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P289 FJM, 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 P289 FJM registered?

P289 FJM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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