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P315 JAS

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,068 mi
Last recorded106,068 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 JAS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2011 106,068 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 102,504 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 102,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake near end of working travel

Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,128 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 87,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake has high travel

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,866 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 75,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,733 miles

fuel filler pipe clips corroded,fuel tank strapos ciorroded,o/s/f and n/s/f struts corroded.

Fail 21 Jun 2006 69,733 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel filler pipe clips corroded,fuel tank straps corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f struts corroded.

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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P315 JAS is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P315 JAS, 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 P315 JAS registered?

P315 JAS is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P315 JAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P315 JAS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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