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P298 POT

1997 Saab 900 SE

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,386 mi
Last recorded113,386 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE97,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 POT
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 113,386 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 113,386 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2009 108,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 103,237 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear flexi brake hose ferrals starting to corrode

Fail 4 Jan 2008 103,217 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear flexi brake hose ferrals starting to corrode

Pass 21 Dec 2006 97,724 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 88,868 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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P298 POT is a 1997 Saab 900 SE in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,662 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P298 POT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P298 POT registered?

P298 POT is a 1997 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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