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P292 LYA

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,839 mi
Last recorded183,839 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 LYA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 183,839 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 183,839 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 178,988 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 168,892 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 168,892 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2005 152,916 miles
Pass 16 May 2005

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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P292 LYA is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P292 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 P292 LYA registered?

P292 LYA is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P292 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P292 LYA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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