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P294 PKL

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,325 mi
Last recorded73,325 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 PKL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension arm outer bushes slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear wheel arch corroded/deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension arm outer bushes slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear wheel arch corroded/deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 57,266 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 55,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P294 PKL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P294 PKL, 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 P294 PKL registered?

P294 PKL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P294 PKL safe to buy?

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