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P293 FJM

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,344 mi
Last recorded126,344 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 FJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 126,344 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 126,344 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 112,378 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 112,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,510 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 101,637 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 101,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,976 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 96,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 91,842 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 91,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 84,315 miles

Rear axle bushes showing signs of weakness. All flexible brake hose ferils are corroding.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 76,964 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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P293 FJM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P293 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 P293 FJM registered?

P293 FJM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P293 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P293 FJM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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