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P297 FJM

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,852 mi
Last recorded91,852 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 FJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,852 miles

exhaust system corroded and leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2016 91,852 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust system corroded and leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,236 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front shock absorbers weak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 75,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,947 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 67,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,721 miles

Rear brake inbalance 35 %

Fail 7 Oct 2010 59,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,413 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,478 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,620 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,238 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P297 FJM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P297 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 P297 FJM registered?

P297 FJM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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