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P308 HRY

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,648 mi
Last recorded167,648 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 HRY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 167,648 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 167,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 158,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 150,206 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 137,632 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 121,224 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 109,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 95,183 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,034 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 83,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,664 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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P308 HRY is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P308 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 P308 HRY registered?

P308 HRY is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P308 HRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P308 HRY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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