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P303 HRY

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,963 mi
Last recorded148,963 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 HRY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 148,963 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 148,327 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit and wearing heaverly on inner edges

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wear in nearside front antiroll bar droplink

Pass 23 Jun 2010 145,916 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 140,451 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 136,414 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 136,327 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 136,327 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,095 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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P303 HRY is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P303 HRY, 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 P303 HRY registered?

P303 HRY is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P303 HRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 HRY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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