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P318 FST

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,016 mi
Last recorded119,016 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 FST
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2009 119,016 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 116,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front wiper blades rubbers slight split at top edge

fuel tank straps corroded

general corrosion rear axle area

n/s front driving lamp reflector discoloured

n/s front tyre 4.00mm treaddepth

o/s front tyre 4.00mm tread depth

o/s rear tyre 3.00mm tread depth

Pass 24 Jul 2007 111,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

complete exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front power steering pipes corroded

handbrake travel getting high

nearside and offside front headlamp glasses showing condensation behind glass

nearside front driving lamp full of water

rear axle nearside and offside front mounting bushes showing signs of wear

signs of noise from fan belt tensioner area

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under plastic covers]

Pass 12 Apr 2006 103,853 miles

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

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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P318 FST is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P318 FST, 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 P318 FST registered?

P318 FST is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P318 FST safe to buy?

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