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P299 CDG

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,008 mi
Last recorded136,008 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 CDG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 136,008 miles

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

corrosion starting offside rear wheelarch

Pass 18 Jun 2009 134,541 miles

offside rear shockabsorber casing deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2009 134,427 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

offside rear shockabsorber casing deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2008 129,543 miles

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

suspect heavy corrosion to offside front + nearside front brake hose ferrules (covered by outer protectors)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 124,436 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 124,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 118,437 miles

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

offside parking brake eficiency just within limits

tyre side wall damage nearside rear

Fail 8 Jun 2006 118,437 miles

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

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

offside parking brake eficiency just within limits

tyre side wall damage nearside rear

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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P299 CDG is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P299 CDG, 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 P299 CDG registered?

P299 CDG is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P299 CDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P299 CDG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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