MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,712 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
OUTER CASING REAR EXH BOX CORRODED / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Rear boot floor corroded and holed
Rear exhaust corroded
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
Exhaust rear box corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P289 FJM safe to buy?
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